The symptoms observed during muscle spasm depend upon the involved muscles. They are as follows:
- Muscle pain
- Muscle weakness, discomfort
- Local swelling or redness
- Loss of sensation

Muscle spasm is managed after determining and treating the fundamental cause. The treatment options include:
- Stretching exercises
- Administration of pain killers such as ibuprofen
- Muscle relaxants like diazepam, baclofen
- Hydration, rest
- Application of heat

Most of the muscle spasms are not severe in nature; however, sometimes it can occur due to severe fundamental diseases such as ischaemia, spinal cord injury, nervous system disorders and kidney disorders.

Muscle spasms primarily occur due to the following reasons:
- Nerve compression
- Ischaemia
- Overuse of muscle resulting in fatigue
- Injury
- Heat cramps
- Dehydration
- Kidney disorders, spinal cord injury along with nervous system disorders
- Menstrual cramps, Parkinsonism

Yes, exercises can help in relieving muscle spasm. Stretching exercises help in muscle spasm by reducing muscle tension. However, rigorous exercises should be avoided.