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Crippling back spasms

Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson, DC Key Takeaways Back spasms are involuntary muscle contractions. They can ...
Unfortunately, pain and injury can be a few downsides of an active lifestyle. A combination of genetics and incomplete cool-downs have led me to some pretty severe back issues over the years, and I ...
Many of us have felt a muscle in some part of our body suddenly and involuntarily tighten, causing a twitch or even severe cramp. Muscle spasms are common and typically don't signal a severe health ...