Kleinman RE, Greer FR
The arginine salt provides substrate for nitric oxide synthesis, which further enhances blood flow to healing tissues
Patients are often encouraged to engage in low-impact activities, such as swimming or cycling, to maintain fitness levels while their knee heals
The following are the most consistently reported signs: Sudden, sharp tightening in a specific muscle group (back, neck, leg, shoulder, calf, hand, or forearm) Muscle twitching or visible rippling beneath the skin a phenomenon called fasciculationsespecially in the abdomen, thighs, or eyelids A hard, knotted area in the muscle that is tender to the touch (often called trigger points or muscle knots) Reduced range of motion after a spasm, coupled with muscle stiffness lasting hours or days Burning or aching pain radiating from the spasm site common in cervical spasms and lumbar back spasms Nocturnal cramping waking from sleep due to leg cramps at night, charley horses, or toe cramps Stomach twitching or quivering in the abdomen, particularly with dehydration or electrolyte imbalance Root Causes of Persistent Muscle Cramps & Spasms Understanding what causes chronic muscle spasms is the most important step toward effective treatment
