muscle spasm

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A spasm that occurs in a muscle.

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  • The athlete felt a sudden muscle spasm in his calf during the sprint.
  • Dehydration can often lead to a painful muscle spasm after exercise.
  • She experienced a muscle spasm in her neck after sitting at the computer too long.
  • The doctor prescribed relaxants to treat the recurring muscle spasm.
  • Applying heat can help soothe a persistent muscle spasm in the shoulder.
  • The muscle spasm was so intense that he was momentarily unable to walk.
  • Frequent muscle spasms might indicate a lack of essential minerals like magnesium.
  • Wait for the muscle spasm to pass before trying to stretch the affected area.
  • The injury caused a severe muscle spasm in her lower back.
  • A sudden muscle spasm forced the runner to stop just before the finish line.