Exercise for spasticity

[Rjcoon]

Anything work? I'm having trouble moving my knee suggestions

[ssdw1958]

In this cold weather I try my heating pad but don’t do it too long and yes try to walk on it to just stench it out. Yes I should listen to my self I know it is easier just to stay seated.

Good luck!

[greaterexp]

My physical therapist gave me exercises to keep stiffness at bay. Of course, I actually would have to do them for them to help! Could you get a referral for some PT with someone who is familiar with MS? Then the exercises would be geared toward your specific needs.

[rjoneslaw]

@Rjcoon

You can go to facebook and look a group called MS gym and the guy has exercises for it

The guy name is Trevor Wicken. Hope this helps

[bxrmom in reply to rjoneslaw]

rjoneslaw I just joined that group after seeing your recommendation to Rjcoon . Thanks for sharing!!

[CalfeeChick CommunityAmbassador]

I just started with spasticity last fall and find that a heating pad and lots of stretching exercises have helped me the most. All of my spasticity symptoms ease off the longer I am up and moving around. When I stop moving is when the spasms start.

[johnMSAA Partner]

Great answers so far.

MSAA also has a dedicated section on our website about MS and Spasticity, that includes treatment info:

mymsaa.org/ms-information/s...

We also have a "Spasticity Checklist for People with MS" PDF that you can download and print to fill out and share with your healthcare team:

mymsaa.org/PDFs/spasticity-...

Hope this helps!

- John, MSAA

[Sukie427]

Ask your doctor about sending you for physical therapy. That's the only thing that I have found that really helps. Now I do workouts every week in the warm saltwater therapy pool.