When I warm up before a karate session, I very often get cramps in both calves, any way to avoid this? It even makes it difficult to stretch ....
2006-09-19 21:24:39 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
drink lots of water and eat bananas, Potassium prevents cramps. If you are cramping that early in a workout, you are most likely dehydrated.
2006-09-20 04:12:29 · answer #1 · answered by Mike C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before U go to bed stretch your calf muscles. Lean against a counter or wall, knees slightly bent, move one leg further back so that leg is straight, feet flat on floor ( U should feel stretch in calf) hold for 10 sec. repeat with other leg. do 5 to 10 stretches per leg This helps me avoid night time leg cramps. Hope it works for U too.
2016-03-26 21:09:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stretching IMMEDIATELY after class will help to avoid that....also stretching at odd times during the day when you have a few minutes will help to keep the muscles loose and prevent cramps. When cramps do occur, use alternating Hot and Cold wraps to relieve the tension and keep the blood flow normal.
2006-09-20 00:28:51 · answer #3 · answered by kveldulfgondlir 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure about what the others said but I do know from my experience that potassium helps prevent cramps. My ex-wife when pregnent for our kids would get cramps in her calves while she was sleeping and I would have to push her toes back to get rid of the cramps. LOL. Well I got her to start eating bananas regularly while she was pregnent and the cramps went away and I got more sleep. Win win scenario.
2006-09-19 21:34:40 · answer #4 · answered by M T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your sodium levels are low, this can result in cramps. Visit your GP to confirm this and in the meanwhile try taking a little more salt in your diet. Alternatively you may simply not be warming up correctly for the exercise that you are doing, or you may have a previous strain or injuries that have not healed properly. Get professional advice from your GP.
2006-09-19 21:27:38 · answer #5 · answered by AngelWings 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds to me like you have an overuse injury.you should rest from from your sport for a couple of weeks,but still carry on with your normal tasks,in this period do some stretches but only stretche to the point that is comfortable,please make sure you warm the muscles first i.e jogging on the spot.....when you have finished stretching let the muscles cool down on a stretch but again only to the point to where you feel comfortable,if you have no improvement after this go and see a charted pysiotheripist...hope this helps!
2006-09-19 21:39:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When your calf begins to cramp, point your toes and feet upward, as if pointing to your face. This works for me and stops them immediately.
2006-09-19 21:34:43 · answer #7 · answered by starmoishe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calcium and magnesium tablets can help you avoid cramps. Strecthing gently every day should help too.
2006-09-19 21:29:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
make sure you warm up properly and you normally get cramps if you have too much salt in your diet
2006-09-19 21:27:01 · answer #9 · answered by aimzinch 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
bananas one a day - eat them I mean, sort you right out and the warm-up properly advise is very good idea too.
2006-09-20 11:32:34 · answer #10 · answered by northcarrlight 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋