PPMS. Antalgic gait for long time physical therapy has leveled hips somewhat and foot drop is improved. Pain still present. How to know if due to muscle tightness or nerve damage
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@RonnaldBannon. Those hardened, painful muscles could be spastic muscles. (Not the same thing as cramps.) I find gentle stretching with long holds and gentle message can help. I recently found Celebrex works well as a pain killer/anti-inflammatory for me. It does not mend nerve damage, but it helps me keep moving. I got that from my general practitioner.
PT and OT is highly suggested to initially help restore function and deliver modified self care management strategies to keep growing with on this ms journey.
@AnuiCarmel. No I have not taken baclofen.
Yes the massaging helps tremendously
The best continuous stretch I have found for my hamstrings and calves has been a sled with the toes pointed up. It takes a few months for you to stretch