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cramps in the muscle are generally caused by electrolyte inbalance or insufficient amounts of water. sodium ions are lost when we exercise significantly, when we exercise there is also a build up of lactate acid A muscle cramp, technically, occurs when your muscle tightens and shortens causing a sudden severe pain.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoBlood can only deliver oxygen at a certain rate. If you consume oxygen, by means of physical exertion, faster than that rate, then the muscles will use an anaerobic energy route that produces lactic acid as a byproduct. It is the buildup of lactic acid which produces cramps.
It can be aggravated by a lack of potassium. Eating a banana before lifting, make sure you are hydrated and stretching well can help prevent them.
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What is muscle cramps?
Muscles cramps occur when a muscle contracts and does not relax. This causes pain in one or sometimes multiple muscles.
When you do lot of exercise your muscles get tired and you feel cramps in your muscles why?
lactic acid accumulation
What happens when you have muscle cramps?
your muscles tighten up
What is menstruation cramps?
menstruation cramps are when the muscles are contracting to try and release the endometrium (uterine wall lining).
Do women still get cramps after they have a baby?
MIGHT NOT NECESSARLY BE CRAMPS YOUR UTERUS,VAGINAL MUSCLES MIGHT BE AJUSTING BACK
What are the Causes of cramps in hip muscles?
Cramps in most muscles are usually caused by the build up of lactic acid. This forms when your body attempts to go through cellular respiration but there isn't enough oxygen so the results are painful cramps.
Can you have apple cider when you have cramps?
Yes. Cramps don't prevent you from eating or drinking anything. Cramps occur in the muscles of your abdomen, not inside your stomach itself. You can eat or drink anything you like if you have cramps.
Why would you have cramps during sex?
When having sex, the muscles of the body tend to tense up. This tenseness can lead to cramps.
Why does yawning cause neck cramps?
hyperexcitability of the nerves that stimulate the muscles
Why does yawning cause cramps in neck?
hyperexcitability of the nerves that stimulate the muscles
What is good advice for getting rid of muscle cramps due to exercise?
we can get relieve from muscles cramps by a massage or a hot water bath
Exercising after eating can compromise oxygen and nutrient delivery to muscles. what might this cause?
Exercising after eating could cause cramps.
