Physiotherapy gives severe muscle pain

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Asked for Female, 35 Years

Namasthey My mother 70years,have severe left hand rigidty, stiffness from last 6 years She was admitted with covid pneumonia now we are taking physiotherapy sessions but the left hand pain was not bearable for her.she is clenching her jaw and her whole body becoming very tight and rigid. She isn't able to walk ,open mouth or talk also she is continuously moaning. We are not using any pain killer or muscle relaxation medicines. Can anyone suggest muscle relaxation medicine for her muscle tension. One thing I noticed is when she is in deep sleep her left hand is very loose,I can move easily but when she is awake it very tight, restricted.

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Dr. Abhishek Neurologist 13 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Abhishek

Neurologist 13 yrs exp Delhi

It could be muscle stiffness or rigidity possibly with underlying features of Parkinson's disease. Anti-inflammatory medicines should be tried first with muscle relaxants like Tolperisone in combination with Diclofenac. It would require proper evaluation to confirm Parkinson's disease.