Leg Cramps: Common Causes, Prevention and Treatment
Leg cramps are an uncomfortable and sometimes sharp sensation in the muscles of the leg. They can be caused by a number of things, including dehydration, poor blood circulation, muscle fatigue or mineral deficiencies. Fortunately, there are a number of natural treatments for leg cramps that can help to relieve the pain and discomfort.
Cramps can vary from one person to the next, so it is important to experiment with different treatments to find what works best for you.
The best way to avoid cramps
The best way to avoid cramps is by paying attention and being mindful of your body. The following are some common factors that might increase the risk for them:
• Oversleeping, particularly if you’re older than 60 years old or pregnant
• Staying seated too long without moving around at all (especially while working on a computer)
• Smoking cigarettes – even just one pack per day can cut down circulation enough so as not be able get rid of leg tightness especially after exercise
Prevention is always the best cure, so be sure to follow these tips to help reduce your chances of getting leg cramps.
How to prevent leg cramps
Some of the ways you can try to prevent leg cramps is to:
– drinking plenty of fluids, especially water
– getting regular exercise
– stretch the muscles regularly, especially before bedtime
– eat a healthy diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables
– taking a supplement containing magnesium or potassium
– soaking the feet in warm water mixed with Epsom salts
– using a heating pad on the affected area
– massaging the cramp area gently
– taking over the counter pain relief medication, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
If your cramps continue or are very severe, please consult a doctor, don’t take risks with your health.
Treating Leg Cramps
Treatments for leg cramps can be as simple or complex as you would like to make them.
The most common treatment option is stretching the affected muscle, and then massaging it with hot water until relieved from pain. If this doesn’t work there are several other options available such taking over-the counter medications that contain either hydrocodone/meloxicam combination (Ibuprofen), calcium channel blockers which help reduce inflammation by relaxing muscles around blood vessels.
Alcohol consumption will also temporarily relieve tension but should not replace proper exercise habits because of potential side effects including headaches. In fact, we do not recommend alcohol as a solution, but this has been used for many decades as a solution and as such has been included in this article.
If you don’t like the idea of medication, you can always use the natural methods above and avoid over-the-counter medication.
Remember, always consult doctor if you are worried or are experiencing ongoing symptoms.
Thank you for reading!
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