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Title: How to cure leg cramp?


1
Traditional Approaches To Fix leg Cramps
2
Causes Of Leg Cramp
  • Leg cramps are painful, occur to anyone. while
    working out, or when you have your leg frozen in
    one position for a long time. Pregnant women,
    the elderly, and athletes frequently suffer from
    this condition. Sometimes, leg cramps can occur
    on a nightly basis disturbing the quality of
    sleep.

3
Most Effective Traditional Leg Cramp Treatment.
  • Stretching
  • Use apple cider vinegar
  • Heat
  • Drink a lot of water
  • Massage the cramped leg

4
Stretching
  • Stretching Relax the cramping leg slowly stretch
    your leg. Apply some weight on the muscle and
    bend your knee. It will stretch the cramped
    muscle. If it doesnt work out try to sit on a
    chair or floor, then stretch your leg, then use
    your straight leg to pull your foot forward.

5
Use apple cider vinegar
  • Use of apple cider vinegar to cure leg cramps. It
    contains potassium and calcium these two minerals
    which give relief and cure muscle cramps. Dilute
    it in warm water and add a teaspoon of honey,
    then use a cloth to rub the leg muscle slowly.
    Wrap the cloth around the leg for about twenty
    minutes.

6
Heat
  • Its an old Method, but it works and recommended
    by many coaches and physical therapists. Soak a
    cloth in hot water and press it against the
    cramped muscle, Add Epsom salt in hot water for
    better results.

7
Drink a lot of water
  • Dehydration cause muscle cramp, leg cramps.
    Although it may take longer to relieve your
    pain, but drinking a lot of water will prevent
    another cramp.

8
Massage the cramped leg
  • Woken up in the middle of the night by a painful
    leg cramp, massage may give relief. Manipulate
    the cramped muscle to the center of the cramp.
    Using the heel of your hand, press the cramped
    muscle. Least ten seconds to apply pressure on
    the cramped muscle then release.

9
Conclusion
  • Leg cramps are a common phenomenon that affects
    anyone. Whenever you suffer from leg cramps
    occasionally, try traditional methods to help you
    relieve the pain. Advisable to take water daily
    as a precaution. Leg cramps and frequent muscle
    cramps are pointers that your body lacks
    potassium and calcium. Eat foods rich in
    potassium and calcium such as peas, cucumbers,
    cooked spinach, sweet potatoes, cooked broccoli,
    mushrooms and lots of fruits.

10
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