Muscle Spasms have core differences here are some of them. Pain: Spasms feel like twitches, usually not painful while cramps are intensely painful, causing discomfort and stiffness. Duration: Spasms last seconds or minutes but cramps can persist for minutes or hours, causing soreness and inflammation. Causes: Spasms can result from nerve malfunction, fatigue, dehydration, or medical conditions. Ex-exertion, dehydration, injury, or certain medications may trigger cramps. Prevention: Stay hydrated, replenish electrolytes, stretch, warm up, avoid overexertion, and treat injuries or medical conditions to prevent both spasms and cramps. Treatment: Treat spasms with heat or cold, massage, stretching, painkillers, or muscle relaxants. Cramps may require more intensive and longer treatment, depending on severity and frequency.
