Question: Is a psychologist a doctor? Who should I see to treat my depression? Answer: In order to answer your question, I will need to ask you to clarify what you mean by doctor.. Often when people use this term what they really mean is a Doctor of Medicine, or MD. Technically though anyone who possesses a doctoral-level degree is a doctor, including psychologists, who will generally have either a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD).
Quick Answer. Some cause of muscle spasms are overuse or exercise of muscles on the left side, dehydration and atherosclerosis, according to MedicineNet. Nervous system disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries might be a cause of muscle spasms in various parts of the body. Hemifacial spasms are a specific type of spasm that occurs in the face and most often on the left side, notes the Dystonia Society.
Lower Back Spasm Causes. There are many reasons why muscle spasm may occur. Back injury is a very common factor, since inflammation and neurological trauma are both sources of severe muscular contractions. Usually, back muscle spasms due to injury will subside in a few hours to a few days. It is rare for spasms to last for weeks or months due to physical injury. Poor circulation to any area of the back is the most common source of spasm. This can occur due to structural concerns, such as vascular disease or inflammation, but typically is linked to a psychosomatic back pain syndrome using oxygen deprivation as the enforcer of a subconsciously devised distractive mechanism.