2007-02-02 08:22:23 · 5 answers · asked by STORMY K 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
You might not be stretching enough even though you think you are.
You might be stretching too hard. If you force the muscle the 'stretch reflex' is triggered which contracts it. By going against this you are damaging the muscle. Stretch gently, do not bounce, ease into it and feel the muscle stretching.
If it is just one leg that is tight you could have pressure on the sciatic nerve which causes the tightness. You should get this sorted out first.
2007-02-02 08:32:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll probably have to talk to your doctor. I have muscle spasms in my neck and he prescribed a muscle relaxer which is taken before bedtime. It really helps. Hope you find the solution.
2007-02-02 16:27:05 · answer #2 · answered by leslie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try adding some more potassium to your diet (bananas, yogurt, etc) this helps with muscle cramps too
2007-02-02 16:26:31 · answer #3 · answered by LX V 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure there spasms not blood clots?
2007-02-04 12:15:54 · answer #4 · answered by peg42857 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start with drinking more water.
2007-02-02 16:29:27 · answer #5 · answered by Cinna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋