A cricopharyngeal spasm occurs when the cricopharyngeus muscle in the throat is overly or excessively contracted. Remedies can include coping techniques at home and medical treatments for the ...

Although muscle spasms are usually short lived and aren’t serious, they can be painful. Stretching can be particularly helpful at relieving a muscle spasm. Other home treatments like massage, using ...

A muscle spasm — also known as a charley horse, muscle cramp or twitch — is a sudden, involuntary movement in one or more muscles. Common causes include stress, exercise, or dehydration, but nerve ...