i suffered from cramp the other day when i was running. What is the best way to get rid cramp?

Answer 1

stretch where it is hurting
drink plenty of water

Answer 2

Well, it depends on where the cramp happened. If it was a side stitch, just breathe in deep several times and drink some water. They are usually brief and stop after you stop running.
If it was a leg cramp, I would normally take a short walk break and stretch out your leg. Those are usually due to a low level of potassium or iron. I would eat something like a Power bar after a run if you had a leg cramp.
I can't think of any other cramps you might have while running. Just those 2.
And no matter what, always keep at it. Just because you get a cramp one time while running, it doesn't necessarily mean that it will happen again.

Answer 3

If the cramp arises while you are running your options can be limited - cramping hamstrings or calves can be hard to deal with effectively in a racing environment and may require you to drop out. The pinching/massage solution that was recommended can work for side stiches, but, in my experience, you have to stop to do it effectively, and this isn't always feasible. My coach used to say that if you had a side stich while running, the only practical answer was to pick up the pace. Basically you want to give your mind something more unpleasant to consider than the cramp. If you don't focus on the cramp, your body can work it out. Be careful though, this is one of those situations where the solution can be worse than the problem - surging at an inopportune time to rid yourself of a cramp could require you to maintain the intense pace the rest of the way or force you to make other tactical decisions you wouldn't otherwise make.

Answer 4

Are you one of the many people suffering from horrible side cramps when you run? Well, lucky for you, there are a number of ways to cure and prevent this from happening! First of all, you should figure out why you're getting them. Is it because you eat beforehand? You can probably guess the cure to that one- don't eat before you run! You should also eat a nutritious breakfast the day of the run.

Regardless if it's the food you eat before you run, you probably have the dreaded side stitches- cramps that are usually right under your right ribcage
that only occur when you run. Thankfully, there are a number of remedies to prevent this from happening. One way is to strengthen your stomach- in other words doing sit-ups. Because the jostling around of your internal organs causes stitches, strengthening your stomach could aid and possibly prevent cramps. Also while your running, you can jam your fist under your ribcage and exhale harshly through pursed lips. I have also heard that you can exhale when your left foot hits the ground to ease the pain. Stretching out your stomach beforehand is also another excellent way to cure the stitch.

All of these methods have helped me overcome my stitches. On the day of a race, I usually don't eat at least four hours before I run and also avoid junk food. This usually does the trick. Some foods to avoid eating the day of the race are junk foods, fast foods, foods high in fat (peanut butter, pizza, etc.), and any other solids that take a long time to digest. Also, NEVER try anything new the day of a race. That would be a bad time to discover that eating five energy bars with your friend does not work for you. You can do some more research to find out what foods are good to eat the day of a run and any other concerns you may have. Good luck with your stitches!

Answer 5

Cramps usually occur from dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids, especially when excersing. Also, get more potassium in your diet. And to get rid of a cramp, you want to gently stretch out the muscle. Remember gently.

Answer 6

Musle cramps, tight muscles and charlie horses are caused by using the musle too much, too long, or too fast. The muscle fibers need ATP (a form of energy) to release. you would think it would be the contraction that would need the energy but it is the other way around. If there is not enough ATP for the muscle to release, it will stick until there is enough. The best way to release the muscle is to gently rub or pinch it... gently is the word here. This causes a chemical reaction that will slowly release the ATP needed to release your muscle!

Answer 7

There are many reasons for cramping but usually it is caused by one of two things. Muscle fatigue or dehydration/electrolyte imbalance. You may be over running and causing some muscle fatigue so you may need to change your mileage and or cross train to help prevent this. Making sure to stretch prior to and after activity is also recommended.
As for dehydration and electrolyte imbalance you need to make sure to drink plenty of fluids before you run, I suggest at least 12 oz 30 min. before you run but also around 24 oz 2 hours before you run then making sure that after you run try to replenish the fluids/electrolyte loss with juice or a drink such as gatorade or powerade that contain electrolytes at a rate of approximately 20 oz per pound lost during activity. The main electrolytes you need to work with are sodium, potassium, and calcium. Make sure that you are getting plenty of those in your diet.
There are a couple of methods that are supposed to help cramping as well such as drinking pickle juice, eating mustard, drinking alkaseltzer, and even taking salt tablets but all of those are not shown to work with everyone and can be difficult to swallow. If you are truly dehydrated the best way to get a IV of fluids (usually sodium chloride) to help rapidly rehydrate you.
Don't know if this will help but hopefully it will. Good luck.

Answer 8

Warm up properly first. If cramp occurs stretch the muscle.

Answer 9

one method that has always worked for me with stomach cramps is filling up my cheeks with air and blowing out. Just keep a constant flow of air, but blow up your cheeks. It puts extra pressure on your diaphragm, and kind of pushes the cramp out. I started using this technique a year ago, and i haven't had a cramp since.

Answer 10

Stretch first but I also heard that salt prevents cramps so maybe eat something salty before you run.

Answer 11

Get scrubbing! Give your maid the day off and provides your pad a good fresh. You’ll be amazed at just how fast you banish those bingo wings.