My body feels like it’s fighting me; living with spasticity after stroke.

Stronger than Stroke. · Sep 17, 2026 · 14m

In this episode of Stronger Than Stroke, we’re talking about something that can be frustrating, uncomfortable and sometimes frightening after a stroke: spasticity.

Muscles that feel tight, stiff, heavy or difficult to control can make everyday movements harder than they used to be. Your arm may feel like it doesn’t want to move, your leg may feel as though it’s pulling against you, or your muscles may suddenly tighten when you’re trying to walk, stretch or move.

But spasticity isn’t a sign that you’ve failed in your recovery — and it doesn’t mean you should simply accept that this is how your…