Try: Massage the area gently by stretching the area use analgesic creams to sooth the area analgesic agents can reduce swelling and pain
Materials: Analgesic creams
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: muscle cramps can occur and here are some tips to prevent and ease such cramps 2010 available at www healthmad com
Keywords: Muscle spasms muscle cramps
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Try: Look for drinks that have sodium magnesium potassium and chloride because they are important electrolytes for effective functioning of muscles muscles depend on these electrolytes to contact and relax the muscles imbalance of these electrolytes affects electrical impulses and this in turn causes muscle cramps so boost the intake of electrolytes
Materials: Drinks that have sodium magnesium potassium and chloride
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: muscle cramps can occur and here are some tips to prevent and ease such cramps 2010 available at www healthmad com
Keywords: Muscle spasms muscle cramps dehydration electrolytes fluids water
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Increase calcium and lactic acid intake increasing calcium intake helps to prevent spasms the best way to avoid night time cramps is to add an extra dose of calcium lactic acid helps to acidify and reduce muscle cramps try adding lactic acid to drinks or finding drinks that have it
Materials: Calcium and lactic acid supplements or drinks that contain these
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: muscle cramps can occur and here are some tips to prevent and ease such cramps 2010 available at www healthmad com
Keywords: Muscle spasms muscle cramps dehydration electrolytes fluids water
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: If the foot cramp comes from an athletic injury apply an ice pack around the foot cramp not directly on it
Materials: Ice pack
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: how foot cramps are caused and how you can relieve them 2007 available at www footcare-central com
Keywords: Foot cramps sports activities exercise
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Use moist heat on the foot cramp three times a day if cramping is chronic
Materials: Humidifier
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: how foot cramps are caused and how you can relieve them 2007 available at www footcare-central com
Keywords: Foot cramps dehydration hormones pinched nerve
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Try a warm foot soak
Materials: Foot sock
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: how foot cramps are caused and how you can relieve them 2007 available at www footcare-central com
Keywords: Foot cramps dehydration hormones pinched nerve
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Wrap the foot in an elastic bandage if necessary
Materials: Elastic bandage
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: how foot cramps are caused and how you can relieve them 2007 available at www footcare-central com
Keywords: Foot cramps dehydration hormones pinched nerve alcohol
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Stay off the foot and give the foot cramp a chance to heal
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: how foot cramps are caused and how you can relieve them 2007 available at www footcare-central com
Keywords: Foot cramps dehydration hormones pinched nerve alcohol
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Slowly pull the foot away from the cramping position and hold it there until the foot cramp disappears try massaging the foot for five to 10 minutes until the foot cramp feels better
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: how foot cramps are caused and how you can relieve them 2007 available at www footcare-central com
Keywords: Foot cramps dehydration hormones pinched nerve alcohol tobacco cigarettes chemicals environment
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Take a dose of aspirin or ibuprofen to relieve a foot cramp
Materials: Aspirin or ibuprofen
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: how foot cramps are caused and how you can relieve them 2007 available at www footcare-central com
Keywords: Foot cramps dehydration hormones pinched nerve alcohol tobacco
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed