What is spasticity?
Spasticity describes a way your body may behave following brain or spinal cord damage. You may experience prolonged muscle contractions, and muscles that feel stiff or tight and are harder to control. When untreated, symptoms like pain can worsen and can lead to difficulties moving or performing every day activities.1
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Helpful resources for everyday life with spasticity
Life With Spasticity
Shares practical information for people affected by spasticity, covering causes, diagnosis, treatment options, and support for daily life.
Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada
Offers trusted patient information on stroke recovery, including physical changes such as arm and leg stiffness, muscle tightness, and spasticity.
MS Canada: Resources About Multiple Sclerosis
Access practical MS resources for individuals, families, and caregivers, including information on symptoms, treatment, support, and daily life.
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References
- Johns Hopkins Medicine. Spasticity. Available at: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/spasticity [Accessed April 2026]
- American Stroke Association. Spasticity After Stroke fact sheet. American Stroke Association. 2022. Available at: https://www.stroke.org/-/media/Stroke-Files/Support-Group-Resources/Spasticity-After-Stroke-Fact-Sheet.pdf [accessed April 2026]