Spasticity
Spasticity is stiffness in the muscles that can make movement difficult or awkward. It may affect one side of the body, the arms, the legs, or more widespread muscle groups.
Key points
- Nervous system damage can lead to spasticity, rather than a problem starting in the muscles themselves.
- Weakness may occur in affected muscles alongside stiffness.
- Everyday activities can become harder when stiffness or spasms limit controlled movement.
Medicines listed for Spasticity
The three listed tablet products for spasticity contain Baclofen or Tizanidine. Lioresal and Baclosign contain baclofen, while Tizacare contains tizanidine. Both ingredients are muscle relaxants used for stiffness and spasms linked to nervous system conditions.


