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Spasticity

What you need to know:

There are no complementary supplements or therapies which will resolve spasticity due to spinal cord damage, strokes, nerve or brain injury, but the symptoms may be relieved by the following

The most useful Herbs:

  • Valerian
  • Arnica
  • Horse chestnut
  • White willow
  • Primula
  • Ginger
  • Chillies
  • Devil’s claw

Other useful advice:

These therapies may also be helpful:
  • Acupuncture
  • Osteopathy
  • Massage
  • Aromatherapy
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Yoga
Nutritional supplement may also help, particularly the anti-oxidant vitamins A. C and E, pycnogenol, cod liver oil, potassium and vitamin B complex.
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