Tips to relieve muscle cramps: I have had a few clients ask me recently what should i do when my muscles cramp. the best solution is prevention :) check out these tips. 1. If you feel a leg cramp, flex your legs as much as possible to avoid it from getting worse and move around as soon as you have the cramp like sensation and massage the muscle gently with your hands when you feel the pain. 2. Another sure shot way is to ensure proper water intake on a daily basis to keep your water level at the right amount and prevent dehydration of muscle that could cause them to cramp. 3. Make sure you get enough exercise for your muscles every day by walking, jogs, running or even cycling but do not overexert the muscles 4. If the pain or cramp is induced by exercise, make sure you apply an ice pack after your exercise to ease the muscles, numb the sensation and bring the blood flow back to normal 5. Avoid anything that has high content of caffeine as it causes the muscle to dehydrate and causes cramps, especially avoid tea and caffeine before you hit the bed at night 6. If you are a women and experience the leg cramps a lot, avoid wearing very high heels as they spell trouble. High heels cause the calf muscle to shorten and when you lie down to rest, the muscle will try to relax and gives a cramp like sensation. 7. Always wear comfortable heels and shoes that provide support to your foot’s arch. Above all, always keep your electrolyte levels up and your body hydrated. And avoid over exertion of the muscle but ensure that you get regular exercise and have a healthy diet.
Posted on: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:16:30 +0000