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Cerebralpalsy (CP) is experienced in different ways for each child diagnosed, but muscle issues are generally a common symptom of all children with the disorder. Muscles are often too stiff or move in spastic ways. They can become rigid or move in a way that is uncoordinated. The stiffness, rigidity, and spasms that many children and adults with CP experience are disruptive, uncomfortable, and even painful, or interfere with swallowing and breathing. There are numerous treatments and therapies for spastic cerebral palsy, ranging from therapeutic and supportive treatments to surgical and medical interventions to decrease functional impairments and muscle-stress symptoms. Here are some treatment options for CP. Physical therapy The first type of treatment for CP is physical therapy. The goal of physical therapy is to provide as much independence to the child as possible. This treatment is centered on flexibility exercises and stretching out stiff muscles.Physical therapists w