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 Muscle spasms near your eyes are when the facial muscles contract involuntarily for a short period of time. Note that a muscle spasm near your eye (ie the muscles surrounding it) is different to an eye spasm or eyelid twitch....

The popletius muscle is short muscle attached to the outside side of your knee, and runs diagonally down the back of your leg, attaching to the top of your tibia. It is involved in knee flexion from a straight leg...

     3 Best Ways to Relieve Diaphragm Spasm and 5 Ways You Can Prevent it Your diaphragm is a muscle that sits in the middle of your torso, at the bottom of your rib cage. It is involved in...

Vicks VapoRub is a chest rub that is used as a topical treatment for coughs and colds for children and adults. It claims to have medicated vapours that relieve congestion associated with cough and cold symptoms. It also claims to...

Your rhomboid muscles are located in the upper portion of your back. They help connect your shoulder blades to the rib cage and spine. Made up of two muscles, your rhomboid major and you rhomboid minor have 3 key functions:...

Many clients come in complaining of muscle tightness, pain or spasm in their calves. But what exactly are calf spasms, how do they develop, and how can we treat them? Usually, muscle spasms are normal responses to muscle overexertion, pain,...

Lower back pain and spasm is one of the most common reasons people see a healthcare professional. The good news is that lower back pain is often short lived, provided you seek  the right treatment. Before we discuss the Number...

3 Ways to Get Rid of Left Upper Back Spasm Muscle spasms can range from being uncomfortable to extremely painful. A muscle spasm is when the muscle contracts and becomes tight. If you are experiencing pain or spasming in your...

You’ve probably experienced a muscle spasm — that sharp stabbing pain in a muscle that trips up your run or awakens you from a deep sleep. Many clients complain of muscle tightness, pain or spasms. But what exactly are they,...