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Scientists can control brain circuits, behavior, and emotion using light. Researchers developed a new optogenetic tool, 'Opto-vTrap', which is expected to contribute to treatment for epilepsy, muscle ...

Stiff person syndrome (SPS) causes you to have muscle stiffness and spasms, often triggered by sudden noises or touch. You can use medications like muscle relaxants and anticonvulsants to relieve ...

Stiff person syndrome (SPS) is a rare neurological disorder that involves muscle spasms and rigidity. Heightened sensitivity to touch, noise, emotional distress, and other stimuli can trigger symptoms ...

We've all been there before. Running along the basketball court or swimming across the pool, when, all of a sudden, we experience a sharp pain in our foot or leg. Muscle cramps are common, affect ...

Esophageal spasms cause painful chest contractions and affect swallowing and digestion. Medications and peppermint oil can ...

Causes of back spasms range from poor posture or minor muscle strains to underlying health conditions like osteoarthritis. Lifestyle changes and home remedies can help to relieve symptoms, along with ...

Dystonia is a neurological disorder causing involuntary muscle contractions and abnormal postures. Botulinum toxin (e.g., Botox) is the gold-standard, first-line treatment for focal dystonias, which ...

Muscular tinnitus is a very rare type of tinnitus where you hear sounds caused by muscle spasms in your middle ear. Tinnitus is a condition where you hear sounds like ringing or buzzing that are not ...

In 2021, I drove to the hospital with chest and back pain. I was told that I needed an emergency surgery to remove my ...