Spasticity (or spasms?) was my first thought too, but when I have it bad, the last thing I want to do is move the limb. And, the more I move it (or the longer the day wears on), the worse it gets. By late in the afternoon, I was usually wearing a brace to stop any movement.

Exercises did prove helpful in the longer-run, to help keep my muscles limber. They didn't help with the pain I felt at the time though.

Cherie