How to relieve leg cramps

How to relieve leg cramps

The leg cramps are a common condition, especially in people who practice sports, pregnant women and the elderly. It is a sudden contraction, usually of the muscles of the calf, and causes severe pain that can last up to 10 minutes. Cramps are preventable, and the pain they cause can be relieved with a massage. This article will tell you how to relieve leg cramps.

Relieves leg cramps

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    Flex your fingers up in the moment you feel the cramp.
 Flex and extend the fingers, holding each position for 2 seconds. Repeat this thirty seconds to a minute.
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    Get out of bed and walk a while if you feel able to. This will help to increase blood flow in muscles. Poor circulation may be the cause of the cramps.

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    Do the following exercises to be close to the wall:
        Place your leg behind your cramped leg, one foot of distance between them. Bend the knee of the leg in front of you. It helps expand the collapsed area.

        Stand on the fingers of your feet at a distance between 60 and 90 cm from the wall. Keep your feet pointing towards the wall and lower them firmly. Then place your hands on the wall to the height of your shoulders and bend your elbows forward. Both calves are stretched.

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    Sit down and crosses his leg cramped on the good leg. Gently massage the muscle.

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    Apply a cloth dampened with hot water in the calf. This helps to increase blood flow into the muscle.

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    If the cramp persists for more than 5 minutes, take a hot shower. Your muscles will relax.

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    Take 2 glasses of water immediately after the shock. Dehydration is a major cause of muscle cramps. 

Prevention of cramps

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    Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. Take daily around 2 liters of water, and even more so if you are sick.

        If you suffer from diarrhea or some other illness, it can cause excess potassium, and coupled with the lack of water, can make you more prone to cramps. Treat the disease also helps relieve discomfort.
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    Wear comfortable shoes. The wrong shoes can cause the calf muscles more susceptible to cramps.

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    Put a pillow under your knees when you lie. If you are sleeping face down, feet hanging on the edge of the bed.

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    If you're having cramps often, ask your doctor to prescribe you supplements.
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    Stretch, walking or using a stationary bike for 5 minutes before bedtime. Helps improve circulation.

 
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    Exercising muscles often cramp during the day, whether walking, using a bicycle or practicing yoga. Moderate exercise reduces muscle spasms, while the intense exercise increases.

Night Leg Cramps

What are leg cramps nocturnes?

Nocturnal leg cramps (at night) ("charley horse") are more commonly occurring cramps at night while you are sleeping or while you're resting. However, some people may spend considerably not only for overnight. Contractions, often in calf muscle but also sometimes on foot, coming suddenly. Cramps are painful and can last up to ten minutes. Pain may also occur after the cramp has disappeared. The frequency of cramps usually increase with age (especially after 50 years), but also occur in childhood. Both men and women appear to be affected in the same way.What causes leg cramps at night?
Nobody really knows what causes these cramps, but in some cases have been associated with the following events or incidents:

    The sitting for long periods
    Dehydration
    Exhaustion of the muscles
    Standing or working on concrete floors
    Sitting incorrectly
Although more rarely, nocturnal leg cramps have been associated with drugs, or with certain diseases. These include:

    Diabetes
    Peripheral vascular disease
    Parkinson's disease
    Endocrine problems
    Birth Control Pills
Who give perinas nocturnal cramps?
Anyone can have this kind of cramps. However, they tend to be found more often in people of middle age or older.What I can do to help prevent this type of pass me cramps?

    Make sure you are sufficiently hydrated - drink six to eight glasses of water each day.
    Make stretching your calf muscles before bedtime.
    Keep the sheets and blankets around your feet loosely so that your toes are not distorted.
    Bring appropriate shoes.
    Spend a few minutes on the stationary bike riding before bedtime.
What I can do to make them disappear nocturnal leg cramps if I can think of?
You might be able to ease the pain of cramp walking, shaking your leg or stretching the calf muscle. To stretch the muscle, put your right leg and pulling the toes toward you and toward your leg. You can also relieve the give you a hot bath or shower, or vice verse, putting ice and masajenado leg.Are nocturnal leg cramps the same as restless leg syndrome?
No. While the two types of disturbances of the legs tend to happen at night, or when you are resting, the restless legs syndrome causes no pain or cramps. The restless legs syndrome is a discomfort or discomfort, or a tingling sensation, resulting in a desire to move the legs. While there is movement, the anxiety is relieved, only to return when the person stands still again. This does not happen with muscle cramps in the affected muscle needs to be actively constrict to find relief.Are there any medications that treat nocturnal leg cramps?
In the past it was used quinine to treat leg cramps often passing or that were very painful. Quinine drugs now only available by prescription due to adverse side effects they cause. You can also suggest vitamin E supplements or muscle relaxants.
This information provided by the Cleveland Clinic and is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or health care provider. Please consult your health care provider for information about a specific medical condition.