Muscle Spasticity Questions

Hi
You can use medications for sometime only , as long as it helps you temporarily.
You can try other modalities like
Physio, injections to knee . These might help you in long run
If u r arthritis is severe degree- only replacement is only option.

Cold compresses can help reduce swelling in the area. Cooling also helps to numb sharp pain. Apply an ice pack for up to 20 minutes, up to five times a day. Use a frozen gel pack, ice cubes in a plastic bag, or a bag of frozen peas. Wrap the cold pack in a soft towel. Do not apply a cold pack directly to skin.

It’s because of cervical spondylitis. A person can ease the symptoms of cervical pain/spondylosis with a few simple neck exercises.
1. Neck stretch
keep your body straight.
Push your chin forward in a way that stretches the throat.
Softly tense the neck muscles.
Hold this for 5 seconds.
Return your head to its center position.
Push your head back with the chin held high, and hold for 5 seconds.
Carry out 5 repetitions.
2. Neck tilt
tilt your head forward...more

A person can ease the symptoms of cervical pain/spondylosis with a few simple neck exercises.
1. Neck stretch
keep your body straight.
Push your chin forward in a way that stretches the throat.
Softly tense the neck muscles.
Hold this for 5 seconds.
Return your head to its center position.
Push your head back with the chin held high, and hold for 5 seconds.
Carry out 5 repetitions.
2. Neck tilt
tilt your head forward so that the chin touches the chest.
more

Follow these dos and don’ts to help your knees feel their best.
1. Don’t rest too much. Too much rest can weaken your muscles, which can worsen joint pain. Find an exercise program that is safe for your knees and stick with it. If you're not sure which motions are safe or how much you can do, talk with your doctor or a physical therapist.
2. Do exercise. Cardio exercises strengthen the muscles that support your knee and increase flexibility. Weight training and stretching do, too. Fo...more

Respected Lybrate user. Please use medine with no side effects. Approach orthopaedic doctor and take advices. Please consult physical therapist and starts physio therapy treatment for your problem and also take precautions, preventive measures, home ex's and regular check-ups are very important to your problem.

First of all do regular exercises and take healthy diet.
Go for some lab test like cbc kft lft etc.

Ankylosing spondylitis is a cause of back pain in adolescents and young adults.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of chronic inflammation of the spine and the sacroiliac joints
chronic inflammation in these areas causes pain and stiffness in and around the spine, including the neck, middle back, lower back, and buttocks. Over time, chronic inflammation of the spine (spondylitis) can lead to a complete cementing together (fusion) of the vertebrae, a process referred to as ankylosis. Ankylo...more

Respected Lybrate user. Please reduce your weight. Please continue regular physical activities / excersises. Do meditation at least 5 minutes. Consultation of orthopaedic surgeon for your problem.

Respected Lybrate user. Please consult your orthopaedic doctor and take treatment and suggestions for your you're father's problem. And take physiotherapy treatment and suggestions, precautions, preventive measures, maintenance, ergonomical precautions, postural corrections, nutritional supplements which he needs and lifestyle modifications also. All the best.