Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the central nervous system that gets worse over time with no cure. Because it targets the nervous system, it impairs movement. ‌Rigidity is one of the leading ...

Rare disease day is observed annually on the last day of February to spread awareness on certain conditions that can impact on patients lives.

Tight and rigid muscles are often the result of injury. Sometimes, muscle tightness and rigidity can occur with other symptoms, such as muscle pain and spasms, or reduced mobility. Mild muscle ...

Skeletal muscle channelopathies and myotonic disorders constitute a heterogeneous group of neuromuscular conditions caused by mutations that impair the function of ion channels, including sodium and ...

Anyone who has had tight muscles or a muscle spasm knows how uncomfortable and limiting these experiences can be. But when you have spasticity, which causes tight muscles and uncontrollable ...

An ALS diagnosis can feel devastating and overwhelming for patients and their families. Learning how to live with this disease can challenge everyone. That’s why finding a caring team to support you ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), formerly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a neurological disorder that affects motor ...

Panel A shows the microscopic myoarchitecture of the circular and longitudinal muscle layers of the lower esophageal sphincter and stomach. The circular muscle fibers of the esophagus cross each other ...

You can rest and use ice to help relieve latissimus dorsi pain. Try adjusting your posture to ease and prevent strain on your latissimus dorsi. You may also need physical therapy or surgery, ...

Muscle spasticity, a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS), can make everyday movements feel stiff, tight, and painful. Stretching is one way to help reduce some of that discomfort, improve ...