I get a cramp after or during a football game either by over running or over streching, but the weird thing is that normally people can run the cramp off, but i cant once i get it, it becomes sore and takes days to heal. Any ideas why that may be and how to help it?
2006-06-11 05:43:16 · 10 answers · asked by Nomi 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
You can have strained the gastrocmenius (calf muscle) and every time you over work it or over stretch it you are re-injuring it.
Another possibility is that you are not re-hydrating enough. You have to take your weight and divide by half and convert that to ounces. This number is what your body requires daily to maintain it's balance. If you drink anything with caffeine in it then you have to add that much more water to your already needed supply.
Always with sports injuries use RICE !
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
You can also talk with the sports trainer to work on a program to stretch your anterior tibialis to make sure you balance your muscles both front and back.
Be careful because you can rupture your calf muscle and this will be detrimental to your sports activities.
2006-06-11 05:50:16 · answer #1 · answered by Miss Texas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take a product by Trace Mineral Research called Trace Mineral Drops. It contains 72 ionized trace minerals from sea water (99% sodium reduced), which will give your body what it needs for electromagnetic intracellular communication and cellular function.
Also, try magnesium tablets. Every muscle in the body uses magnesium to relax, and calcium to contract. Magnesium usually acts as a natural muscle relaxing, and can prevent the cramps in the first place. Just be careful not to take too much because it is a laxative.
2006-06-11 10:13:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This doesn't sound like a gastroc strain to me - more likely dehydration. Increase your water/sports drink intake before and during the game. Supplement your calcium and potassium - both will help with muscle contraction.
I have heard some patients say that quinnine water helps wil muscle cramps - available over-the-counter from pharmacies.
2006-06-11 06:24:39 · answer #3 · answered by nolhtairt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi As you sweat you lose your electrolytes from your cells,
Which this loss, and the constant working of the legs,
contribute to the cramps. Drink plenty of liquids BEFORE
the game. Gatorade has the material in it to replenish the
elec., or a salt tablet will help Use ice pack on cramp and it should stop the cramp or heal it faster. C Ray
2006-06-11 05:59:17 · answer #4 · answered by SEERAY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All good answers, but if it's chronic then I'd suggest increasing the potassium in your diet. K deficiencies have been proven to be the cause of frequent muscle cramps. Eat some bananas or take your vitamins.
2006-06-11 05:53:10 · answer #5 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All pretty good answers thus far...
Certainly hydrate. So many people don't realize how important that is... and cramping is a sign of dehydration.
But most importantly... if this is chronic (and it sounds like it is), see your doctor. Vitamin deficiency, dehydration, muscle tear/strain/fatigue... it could be any of these, but you should know for sure before you take anyone's advice!
Good Luck!
2006-06-11 06:43:41 · answer #6 · answered by jai 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're dehydrated. Drink some water and take a couple of salt tablets.
2006-06-11 05:46:25 · answer #7 · answered by J.D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need potassium. Eat lots of bananas
2006-06-11 05:59:49 · answer #8 · answered by KAT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you need to drink more water. your muscles may be dehydrated.
2006-06-11 05:46:43 · answer #9 · answered by Fluffington Cuddlebutts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, ice it at first, then heating pads.
2006-06-11 05:47:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋