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Tips to Combat Muscle Cramps
Cramps can be very annoying and recurring in some people. They can get to immobilize those who suffer for several minutes, being uncomfortable and traumatic for recidivism. But there are some good ways to avoid cramps.
The cramps are a problem that often happens usually in questions. Too much physical effort, little rest, fatigue, lack of magnesium or poor circulation. Anyway, we’ve compiled some tips for avoiding cramps that can surely cum well.
Aside from the nuts, one of the richest sources of magnesium are figs, flaxseed meal also. But, interestingly, that is synthesized magnesium must be accompanied by exercises. To recommend Gymnastics Psychophysical exercises (Hatta Yoga) which is a gym that has many series, ranging from low to high. It works on the principle of polarity that if our body is harmonious, our mind too. drinking lots of water and showering in cold water for two minutes.
Cramp Treatment
Like most of the time in medicine should first try to find the cause (eg. Origin due to a metabolic disease, a cardiovascular disorder) if it does not, you can:
- Doing massage the cramp (see more good advice to treat cramps)
- Use if cramps recur, muscle relaxants such as tizanidine or tetrazepam (Sirdalud ®). Warning it is prescription drugs that can cause drowsiness.
- In case of frequent nocturnal cramps, your doctor may prescribe medicines containing quinine (eg in Switzerland sold as quinine, ex. Hänseler Chininii Sulphate Coated 250 mg), a drug against malaria that would have a positive for the disease.
- If cramps occur regularly, also use preventive medicines.
Tips to Prevent Cramps
(Magnesium cramps) Make preparations of magnesium, you can cure a month for example. This mineral has a strong preventive effect on calf cramps. In fact often causes cramps are related to magnesium deficiency (eg. Among athletes or pregnant women).
- A healthy diet especially rich in minerals containing magnesium or calcium can on the same principle as above help prevent cramps. Some examples: soybeans, rice, wholemeal bread, nuts.
- Drink plenty of water (rich in magnesium if possible).
- Take regular sport and / or step to activate blood circulation.
- In sports, it is important to warm up to minimize the cramping of the calf.
The Causes of Calf Cramps
The causes of calf cramps (due to a stress or night) are usually caused by an imbalance of supply of muscle in minerals (magnesium, calcium ,) and blood. This leads to dysfunction and causes muscle cramps (>> see under symptoms). It is not known yet the exact causes.
It is also believed that dehydration, excessive sports, taking certain medications (Neuroleptics, diuretics, statins, corticosteroids), having flat feet or thyroid problems can cause cramping of the calf.
Hateful cramps, the final remedy to avoid
Cramp, jerk, that I up the ball, which I mounted the muscle. We have heard and experienced many times that hateful feeling: The Cramp. And there are many factors that may cause its onset, overheating, dehydration, muscle fatigue, loss of electrolytes, insufficient training and not stretching, as the Sport Life magazine. A wide variety of conditions associated with muscle cramps. There are some induced by certain drugs or medications (such as salbutamol, alcohol), other electrolyte disturbances generated (due to vomiting and diarrhea), as well as a symptom of some neurological diseases and nerve root compression. However, the most common are produced by heat and those occurring in athletes, caused by exercise, explained from Universia.
A) Internal factors:
The following parameters must be balanced to avoid risks:
- Balance of salts and electrolytes.
- Existence of energy reserves in muscle (glycogen).
- Balanced nutritional state before and during sports.
It should also consider:
- Perform heating and stretching of muscles, focusing specifically on areas of greatest need and taking into account the type of activity performed.
- Proper posture: A refined technique when performing the tasks and exercise and perform correctly supports eliminates chance of injury.
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