Muscle Spasms and Cramps: Treatment & Prevention

littlebig

Treatment:

• Stop the activity that triggered the cramp in the first place
• Gently stretch the effected muscle or muscle group
• Keep the effected areas moving with light activity and gentle massage
• Continue to apply heat and massage to help promote blood flow

Prevention:

• Eating a healthy diet with appropriate levels of minerals
• Getting regular exercise to build up energy reserves in muscle
• Avoiding exercising in extreme heat helps prevent heat cramps
• Taking a warm bath before bedtime may increase circulation to the legs and reduce the incidence of nighttime leg cramps

mary666

thanks for sharing!