Leg cramps and Herbal Remedies

Leg cramps are defined as the contraction of one or more muscles that occur involuntarily in your leg. These are very painful and cause lot of discomfort. They normally occur in the hamstrings, calf muscles, and quadriceps. People of any age and any sex can get affected by this. The duration can be a few seconds or several minutes. People normally experience leg cramps only when they are lying on bed in the night time.

What causes Leg cramps?

The reasons for occurrence of leg cramps are as follows.
Abnormalities in nerve functions, Blood supply deficiency, Calcium deficiency, Dehydration, Doing exercises that are not normal, Exercising rigorously, Hormonal imbalances, Leg injury, Muscle and nerve diseases, Muscle fatigue because of overexertion, Overweight, Pregnancy and Side effects due to medications like diuretics.

What are the symptoms for Leg cramps?

• Pain in the leg will be severe
• Muscle will become tender
• Difficult to move your leg until the leg becomes normal

What are the natural home remedies for Leg cramps?

It is possible to treat Leg cramps at home using natural remedies. Some of the natural home remedies for Leg cramps are as follows.

Stretch the leg with cramps slowly. Massage the muscle that is cramped gently; direction of massaging should be the natural direction of the muscle. Stretch the leg muscle that is cramped and massage it as you straighten it; ensure that your toes point upwards. It is very important to do stretching exercises prior to starting your exercise routine; stretches help in relaxing of your muscles and prevent cramps.
Relax the muscle by taking a warm bath or a hot shower to relax the contracted muscles and reduce the pain. Keep cold packs on the affected muscles. Keep a hot pack or warm towel on the affected area to reduce the pain.

Dehydration is the main reason for getting leg cramps. Drink a lot of water to ensure that your body is well hydrated. Drink a lot of fluids before, during and after exercising. Eat foods that are rich in calcium and potassium to prevent any muscle cramps.

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