is it possible to prevent cramp and if not what's the best way to get rid of it or ease it?? thanks in advance!
2006-09-27 04:53:16 · 16 answers · asked by The Banshee 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
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2006-09-27 05:09:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you have to be specific about which cramps you are refering to ie. stomach, leg, body etc...
Generally if you over exert pressure on your body muscles, you are bound to get cramps ie heavy spots, execessive exercise. Alternatively, doing nothing, being inactive can cause so serious muscle cramps.
"Avoidable Cramps" (leg, body) can be prevented/controlled by ;
1- drinking lots of liquids to remain hydrated.
2- keep your mineral balance in place by eating right kind of foods that contain
3- Doing manageble exercises ie. riding a bike, jogging or walking, stretches.
"Unavoidable cramps" (menstrual related) can be eased by;
1-take some pain killers (prescribed)
2- regular walking can make the suffering ease
3- Zinc, calcium, and B vitamins obtained in food and supplements have been found to reduce cramps, bloating, and other symptoms
4- A warm bath and if you can get a friend to give you a nice massage, this should help.
2006-09-27 05:15:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suffer from really bad cramp in my feet, this usually happens when I exercise and from what I have found is mainly down to loss of salts and minerals from the body.
I went to see my doctor and he prescribed me Quinene tablets (not sure if this is spelled correctly) (this is also used to treat maleria!) it has worked really well and the cramps don't occur half as much a sthey used to.
Quinene is also present in Tonic water so you may want to start drinking this on a regular basis as there is only a very small amount present.
Hope this helps
2006-09-27 04:59:06 · answer #3 · answered by lisa_lee100 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its cramp frm sport then warming up and cooling down correctly always help. also stretching is a gd way to stop it ang get rid of it. if u want 2 get fid of cramp massage can help to push out the lactic acid. just make sure you always put pressure on going 2wards the heart when massaging. that way it flushes the system better.
2006-09-27 05:05:46 · answer #4 · answered by jellyfairy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep well hydrated, do plenty streches when excercising and potassium can help. Bannannas have a high potassium content, this is why you see tennis playes eating them. Tennis players can be particularly prone to cramp because of the stop/start nature of the game and the have to stretch to reach balls
2006-09-27 05:04:39 · answer #5 · answered by jimmyjammyjamie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
iron and magnesium. try rubbing towards the cramp away from the heart to push the blood flow towards it. cramps are usually lack of oxygen, so could be lack of blood supply or lack of iron which helps the blood carry oxygen. i heard somewhere that magnesium helps too but more in injury type cramps and muscle spasms. women experience cramps more than men because of their menstral cycles and also vericous viens after pregnancy.
2006-09-27 05:04:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
each undertaking everybody else only reported is genuine. fairly stay hydrated, and don't consume too lots good earlier a race. additionally stretch out stable, and do a one million/2-an entire mile sluggish heat up. in case you do get a cramp, i in many situations only take short breaths in and deep breaths out. sounds loopy i be attentive to notwithstanding it works. additionally if its on your facet carry it tight consisting of your hand for style of 30 seconds to a minute. and final yet not least you additionally can fold your palms above your head, and only breath deep for slightly. a great number of the time i only choose for to run it out and not difficulty with it because of the fact it in many situations only is going away.
2016-10-01 10:26:03 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tonic water - for the quinine - plus v large gin on the side, helps with the sleep disturbance due to cramp keeping you awake!!
2006-09-27 05:30:34 · answer #8 · answered by rachierooh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
plenty of stretching b4 exercise
and make sure u keep hydrated
main case is dehydration
stretching the muscle is the only way to get rid of it
even tho it does hurt more it will soon stop
2006-09-27 04:55:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cramps normally occurs when muscle get over stretched or over stressed..
2006-09-27 05:04:30 · answer #10 · answered by Drone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋