How can you get relief from cramp in muscles?

Answer 1

Depends on the area in which the muscle has tensed. If these are occurring in the legs, the best thing to do is get up and walk. You need to get the potassium flowing through the muscle again.

In arms, hands, and feet - remove any article of clothing that may be causing them. With the hands, improperly fitting gloves can cause this. With the feet, If your socks are to tight or do not fit properly this can cause cramps.

Other ways you can treat muscle cramps are though warm baths, massages, and keeping your arms, hands, legs, and feet moving. When you do not move your arms, hands, legs, or feet the body responds by decreasing the amount of Potassium found in the muscle tissues.

If you notice the cramps are becoming very frequent, it may be time to see your Doctor. Muscles require a mineral called Potassium. Potassium helps in the production of collagen which keeps muscles flexible and loose. If your body is not producing enough Potassium, it may be time for a prescription of Potassium Hydrochloride, a potassium supplement.

Answer 2

A muscle cramp can be caused by overexertion, the buildup of lactic acid, or a reduced level of electrolytes. There are some basic treatments:

• massage to improve circulation and overcome rampant nerve signals
• cooling to alleviate muscle pain
• rest to relax the muscle
• re-hydration, preferably with water, or half-water, half-electrolyte solution (in severe cases, intravenous fluids)
• avoid salt or salt solutions, as severe depletion is rarely the cause

Answer 3

you should try and eat bananas beforehand, they help prevent them

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If you are having a cramp you (or someone helping) should try and gently straighten the limb/muscle affected, this will stop the pain. To prevent cramp some people say drinking Tonic water (which contains a small amount of quinine) helps.

Answer 4

One of the most effective ways to get rid of muscle cramps easily to stretch the muscle effected. A leg should be extended out and up if the cramp is there. Drinking fluids or using ice are other effective methods.

Answer 5

Cramps can be caused by dehydration, so drinking plenty of fluids can help to treat a muscle cramp. Sports drinks are especially helpful, as they can also help to restore the electrolyte balance. Mild stretching will often provide relief, as will ice, compression or massage, all of which can work to reduce inflammation and loosen the spasm in the muscle.

Answer 6

A heating pad, Advil, Iveprofen (I can never spell it), if you are working out a lot or sports...take a little break and put a heating pad on whatever hurts. That always helps me.

Answer 7

usually stretching it works the best

Answer 8

Stretching, heat, and massaging.