Re: Terrible Terrible Jumping In My Back And Going Down My Leg
I presume by "jumping" you are referring to spasms of the large muscle groups. If so, then it's important to realize that abdominal muscles play a larger role than muscles of the back in holding you upright and steady. Strain to any one of these muscles causes significant strain upon the others. Consequently, muscle spasms of significant intensity can result. Such injuries are often slow to heal because of their need to continue working while recuperating.
Regardless, self-resolution does occur and based upon your description, this condition would not be associated with anything more serious. If symptoms persist for more than 2 weeks or become worse, then it would recommended that you arrange a visit with your primary care physician in order to determine whether treatment is necessary to augment your recovery. Robaxin, Soma and Flexeril are just several choices of muscle relaxers that can reduce the incidence of spasm and aid recovery of the strain. These drugs can, however, cause drowsiness on occasion.
Best regards,
Rutheford Rane, MD (ret.)
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