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.
B) External factors
They are generally non-random factors:
- Hits or bruises with objects, surfaces or with other people.
- Environmental: Temperature, humidity, etc..
But what really are the cramps?
a) Definition and symptoms:
It is an involuntary muscle contraction, intense and painful affects several groups of muscle fibers. Its duration is usually not very long and is very common condition in the calf area, popularly known as “Get on the ball.”
b) Causes:
This type of discomfort usually occurs at the start of work due to improper or inadequate heating, or end, the effect of fatigue and dehydration. This disease is always associated with overexertion, accompanied by an electrolyte imbalance in the muscle.
c) How would prevent its occurrence?
Adequate hydration and sports drinks intake, reduces the occurrence of cramps. If you are prone to this discomfort, take hot baths assiduously adding salt or soothing bath salts (Horse Chestnut, Hammamelis or Lavender) along with light massage before and after activity, are also a good measure and, as has been discussed in the previous section, conducting a proper warm.
A diet with a good vitamin and mineral intake (bananas, oranges), abundant water and salt (vegetable),. Also reduces the possibility of occurrence of cramps
d) Treatment
It is essential to cease the activity immediately and passive stretching in the injured area. Then, keep the muscle stretching position (in the case of twin above, for example, should bend the toe up) until the return to normality of the new trigger no cramps.
In most cases, the back rest of the area completely get it back however, it is appropriate to apply a light massage, applying any anti-inflammatory ointment.
Tags: causes, Cramp, External factors, Internal factors, Treatment
