Leg cramps and charley horses
Awakened by leg cramps or charley horses in middle of the night?
These muscle spasms usually affect the lower leg or thigh. A common culprit of such discomfort may be from exercise and hot weather–both can lead to dehydration and imbalances of essential nutrients: salt, potassium, magnesium and calcium–all of which regulate muscle contraction.
If is common for marathon runners and and triathletes to experience such cramps but also seen in the 65+ population and those who are ill and overweight.
What can be done to help leg cramps naturally?
Once you have ruled out any serious or major medical concern with your doctor which may include problems with circulation, nerves, metabolism, hormones, medications, r nutrition, you may pot to try massage therapy or acupuncture or a combination of both! Both can help relieve persistent cramping.
Take action on leg cramps:
1) Perform a gentle stretch and massage the painful muscle. Hold it in a stretched position until cramping stops.
2) Apply moist heat to help ease tense and tight muscles.