Muscle rigidity is very common, and it can be uncomfortable.
You might feel like you have muscle rigidity when you cant relax your muscles normally.
This feeling can affect any muscle in your body.
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Treatments should address the cause of the muscle rigidity and can include home care or medications.
Physical Therapy
Often, a physical therapist can diagnose and manage muscle spasms.
Along with a comprehensive physical examination, you will have aneurological examination.
Sometimes diagnostic tests are part of this evaluation, depending on the likely cause.
The treatment usually is determined based on the symptoms and the cause.
In general treatment will address the underlying cause of the muscle rigidity.
Summary
Muscle rigidity describes several different types of muscle tightness.
Various causes and forms of muscle rigidity are among the most common reasons for muscle aches and pains.
Treatment can usually relieve the symptoms.
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