Rhomboid muscle spasms among the population of Saudi Arabia

Background:The objective of the study was to study Rhomboid muscle Spasms among the population of Saudi Arabia.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in different regions of Saudi Arabia.Individuals aged above 18 years of age were selected by cluster random sampling technique.The data was collected by filling out a pre-designed online questionnaire.Results: A total number of 316 participated in the study; among which there were 61% males and 39% were females of age group of 18-30 years.Rhomboid muscle spasm (RMS) was reported among 188 (60%) of the participants.Over a third (36%) had spasms at least once a year and nearly half (42%) had them at least once a month.Wrong sitting posture (cited by 86%), mental or emotional stress (36%), and lifting heavy weights (24%), were cited as the most common causes of these cramps.The general practices for the treatment of spasms reported by the patients were use of topical muscle relaxant 60%, 32% of them used painkillers and 32% applied warm or cold compresses to the area. Conclusion:There is a high prevalence of rhomboid muscles spasm among the population of Saudi Arabia.Rhomboid muscle spasm is frequently misdiagnosed among adults due to the subtle medical diagnosis and precise anatomical localization of the rhomboids.