Breaking it down - A multiple sclerosis podcast
Our podcast brings together a range of voices from the MS community to cover all aspects of life with multiple sclerosis. We know that living with MS can be life changing and can feel overwhelming at times. That’s why we’re here with you at each stage of the journey.
Look, we know that we don’t have all the answers. But our podcast’s aim is to bring you the most up to date, trusted information from experts across the MS space including neurologists, therapists and researchers.
Plus, hosts Helena and Nick hear real-life experiences from the MS community and find out your tips, tricks and the things that make you tick. We pose your burning questions to our experts and find out the information that you really want to know.
Listen now for helpful information on symptoms, treatments, updates and a whole lot more.
Breaking it down - A multiple sclerosis podcast
Understanding and managing spasticity and spasms in MS
Spasticity and spasms are common MS symptoms that vary from person to person and can be challenging to understand and manage.
In this episode, we explore how these symptoms can feel with the help of our MS community and what you can do about them.
We asked MS specialist physiotherapist Wendy Hendrie to share her near 40 years of experience with us.
We are very glad we did, because we learned such a huge amount. In fact, so much so that we can almost guarantee you will too in the next hour.
And this know-how could make a real difference to the way you understand and approach your spasticity and spasms.
She breaks these complex symptoms down in a way that’s easy to follow. She explores trigger factors, including pain – even pain you can’t feel due to loss of sensation – bladder and bowels, posture and positioning including pelvis alignment and head movement. Plus exercise, night spasms and the importance of getting medication reviews especially if you haven’t seen your MS team in a while.
Episode notes
- Spasticity and spasms - MS Trust information
- What do MS spasticity and muscle spasms feel like? - MS Trust information
- Managing spasticity and spasms - MS Trust information
- Download or order our free book on Managing spasticity and spasms - MS Trust information
- Learn what may be triggering your spasticity and spasms
- Thrower B et al.
Recognition, Description, and Variability of Spasticity in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis and Potential Barriers to Clinician-Patient Dialogue: Results From SEEN-MSS, a Large-Scale, Self-Reported Survey
International Journal of MS Care. 2024; 26 (2): 75-80
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- Peer support: join our Advanced MS Care and Support Facebook community (private group)
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