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How Can severe Scrivener S Palsy be Treated?
Hello doctor,i am 21 years old boy studying mechanical engineering n have been suffering from writer s cramp in my right hand since 2012.plz let me knw about the treatment and any ointment which can be beneficial for me.and also tel me about the exercises for the same.plz let me knw whether it is permanantly curable or not.
Fri, 26 Oct 2018
Hello,
Writer's cramp is a condition that occurs due to sustained cramps in some muscles of hands or fingers. The cramps are a result of involuntary muscle contractions and are task specific.
When muscles of only one part of the body are affected, it is termed as focal dystonia and writer's cramp is one such type.
It could be simply due to overuse; as in the case of writers or because of poor postures, where the muscles get overstrained.
Functional assessments that detail the history and exact nature and severity of the symptoms may be helpful for diagnosis of writer's cramps.
As an immediate action, the treatment plan generally suggests, limiting the activities that are causing strain and rest is advised.
This allows the muscles to relax and probably heal after the strain has been taken off.
Medicines like anti-inflammatory drugs, pain-killers and muscle relaxants are often prescribed depending on the symptoms.
Physiotherapy can also be useful in the treatment of writer's cramp.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) may be useful where electrical stimulation to the nerves reduces the muscle spasms and relieves pain.
Ointments are not effective.
Performing functions within limits, managing the pace of work and spacing the activities whenever possible. Taking regular breaks between activities to avoid continuous strain on the same muscles will also help.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician
Writer's cramp is a condition that occurs due to sustained cramps in some muscles of hands or fingers. The cramps are a result of involuntary muscle contractions and are task specific.
When muscles of only one part of the body are affected, it is termed as focal dystonia and writer's cramp is one such type.
It could be simply due to overuse; as in the case of writers or because of poor postures, where the muscles get overstrained.
Functional assessments that detail the history and exact nature and severity of the symptoms may be helpful for diagnosis of writer's cramps.
As an immediate action, the treatment plan generally suggests, limiting the activities that are causing strain and rest is advised.
This allows the muscles to relax and probably heal after the strain has been taken off.
Medicines like anti-inflammatory drugs, pain-killers and muscle relaxants are often prescribed depending on the symptoms.
Physiotherapy can also be useful in the treatment of writer's cramp.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) may be useful where electrical stimulation to the nerves reduces the muscle spasms and relieves pain.
Ointments are not effective.
Performing functions within limits, managing the pace of work and spacing the activities whenever possible. Taking regular breaks between activities to avoid continuous strain on the same muscles will also help.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician
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