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What Causes Spasms In The Arm And Leg?

I keep having spasms in my hands, mainly my left (also my left foot). During the spasm my thumb bends into my palm and my forefinger will be completely straight and point downward, other times the spasm just effects my little finger. Since this is mainly happening on only one side of my body, I was just wondering what could possibly be causing this...thought it would go away but just keeps happening.
Wed, 18 May 2016
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hi

thank-you for providing the brief history of you.

As you are getting spasm on one side of the body that is the hand and the legs I will advice you to undergo a thorough neuromuscular assessment.

Also, this spasm can be due to either of the reasons and post assessment can be figured out.

the spasm can be due to any nervous system disorder or may be due to o degenerative disc disease.

in my clinical practice most cases will have degenerative disc disease along with impingement of the nerve root leading to such spasm. Post which physical therapy is recommended and majority of them respond well with it.

Regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
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What Causes Spasms In The Arm And Leg?

hi thank-you for providing the brief history of you. As you are getting spasm on one side of the body that is the hand and the legs I will advice you to undergo a thorough neuromuscular assessment. Also, this spasm can be due to either of the reasons and post assessment can be figured out. the spasm can be due to any nervous system disorder or may be due to o degenerative disc disease. in my clinical practice most cases will have degenerative disc disease along with impingement of the nerve root leading to such spasm. Post which physical therapy is recommended and majority of them respond well with it. Regards Jay Indravadan Patel