By the time Stephen came to my office complaining of painful spasms and ringing in both ears, he had already been to several physicians about his problem. (discovermagazine.com)
Physical Medicine — Dr. Go can help with muscular pain by performing Myofascial Release, the use of acupuncture to release painful spasms or trigger points in muscle tissue. (gonaturopathichealth.com)
As the victim enters the final stage, facial and throat muscles undergo painful spasms, making it impossible to swallow either water (thus the term «hydrophobia,» fear of water) or saliva, causing drooling or frothing of the mouth (the signature symptom, which per se is not symptomatic). (okcpetsmagazine.com)