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Saturday, April 5, 2008

Elixir Part 2 : Leg Cramps

The exact cause of a leg cramp is extremely difficult to pinpoint, some of the factors leading to the same are as follows -

Muscle fatigue due to overexertion
Rigorous exercises
Dehydration
Excess weight
Electrolyte, hormonal or fluid imbalances
Side effects of certain medicines such as diuretics.
An unusual or a different exercise than what is done normally.
Diminished blood supply.
Nerve abnormalities.
Nerve and muscle diseases.


Massaging the muscle

What to do when you get a leg cramp?

Stretch the sore muscle, follow your instinct, your body will automatically guide you in the correct manner.

Massage the cramped muscle gently in the natural direction of the muscle. This helps relax the contraction and ease the pain.

A hot shower or warm bath is a good way to relax the muscle.

Use cold packs on the affected muscle. This relaxes the tensed muscles.

For a cramped calf muscle, stretch and massage the leg by straightening it and pointing the toes upward, towards the head.

Use a warm towel or heating pad to alleviate pain or tenderness following a cramp.

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