Monday, February 26, 2007
Leg Cramps
Cramp is a painful sudden, involuntary spasm or contraction of the muscles.
The cause for cramps can be: heavy exercise, cold, illness, strain, and more.
The most common body parts that get cramps are: shoulders, legs and back.
How to Cure Leg Cramp with Natural Treatments
Exercise daily.
For muscular cramps: Massage the muscle that is opposite to the muscle that is cramping. Example if you have a cramp in the lower thigh, massage the upper part of the thigh muscle.
Take calcium supplements or eat calcium products.
Take a Heating pad or a water bottle with very hot water. Place on the place where
it hurts and leave it until the pain is gone.
When you get cramps, massage the toes muscle.
Take a very hot bath, can also add a cup of camomile tea into the water.
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