In my right leg my hamstring and thigh cramps up... anyone know why? and how can i relieve the pain. Could it be my diet?
2006-12-23 06:47:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I weight 106..... im not obessesd.
2006-12-23 06:50:38 · update #1
You could be overweight. No offense.
2006-12-23 06:49:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, I'm not a doctor, so I can't diagnose you, but in terms of the pain, you might try getting a massage from a certified massage therapist. If you are exercise a lot, you may have a lot of tension in your muscle that a massage therapist can help you work out. However, if it continues to be a problem, you should see a doctor. There's a small chance it could be something more serious like a blood clot, which really needs medical attention.
2006-12-23 07:02:05 · answer #2 · answered by puffinpower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of times frequent leg cramps (aka: charlie horses) are caused by a lack of potassium. Some foods rich in the element include wheat bran, milk, yogurt, raisins, sunflower seeds, apricots, cantaloups, peas, tofu, peanut butter, bananas, sweet potatoes, pumpkin and potatoes. Keep in mind that boiling veggies lowers the potassium content substantially. Also, if you're working out (cardio OR weights), you need to stretch before AND after your workout to warm your muscles up for the impending activity, and to release tension afterwards. Drinking lots of water also lowers the levels of toxins in the body, which also can cause sore muscles. Hope this info helps! :)
2006-12-23 06:55:15 · answer #3 · answered by Lauren 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first thing you can do is to stretch before you go swimming. Focus mostly on the part of your leg that cramps up most often. My swim coach always told me to eat bananas, so it would also help to eat a banana before you swim, but not rite before. You should also stay hydrated with water/gatorade or another drink.
2016-05-23 02:10:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join the crowd dear! I have been having cramps in my legs for years,i get them in my hands,feet ,legs,muscles,and they hurt like the devil.....i have been to a lot of doctors and none of them knows why...i have had my blood tested and everything,nothing wrong.....i had a doc once that gave me something for them and it helped but did not completly stop them..There is also something over the counter that helps,the druggest will tell you,try ir ,it could help....But its nothing dangerous or I would b have been dead 20 years ago.....
2006-12-23 06:55:36 · answer #5 · answered by slickcut 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sometimes have the same problem my DR said to take a multi vitamin on a regular basis.... She was right when I always remember to take them it is better. I use Flintstone Chewables.... Dont laugh they contain mostly 100% of the adult requirements.....
2006-12-23 06:56:12 · answer #6 · answered by ron 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stretch your muscles on a daily basis, and make sure you're drinking enough water.
Eat enough protein, consume enough vitamins and minerals. Be healthy.
2006-12-23 06:56:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you need some potassium. Eat bananas each day
2006-12-23 06:55:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you're getting enough calcium and magnesium. These will help. Also, stretching can help.
2006-12-23 06:49:14 · answer #9 · answered by Kal H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to a doctor
2006-12-23 06:54:31 · answer #10 · answered by dc4lyfe310 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋