For example, spasticity can be aggravated by sensory stimulation from a pressure sore or a distended bladder or rectum.
Common features include dystonia (an abnormality in muscle tone ), muscular rigidity, and sudden involuntary muscle spasms (spasticity ).
Spasticity can also make it difficult to deal with urinary or bowel problems including inserting catheters or giving enemas.
The abnormal postures that occur with spasticity can include excessive flexion or extension of the limbs.
Baclofen is a skeletal muscle relaxant used for the relief of chronic muscle relaxant used for the relief of chronic muscle spasm or spasticity.