Leg cramps start during the second trimester and as the baby develops in the womb. It is not clear why pregnant women experience cramps, but it may be linked to carrying excess weight. Consult your doctor if you want to follow certain exercise; exercise can help prevent muscle cramps. Water… Continue reading
With age, blood circulation slows down while you are asleep. This can cause cramps and disturb your sleep. Inactivity and lack of exercise are to be blamed too. But nocturnal cramps can also strike anyone; if you are seated at your chair for long hours or standing in one position… Continue reading
Stretching, warm up exercises and post workout exercises can help prevent muscle cramps. If you are going to undertake strenuous activity, hydrate yourself. Electrolytes are the key especially when you perspire excessively.
Relax the muscle Apply heat on the muscle Stretching – slowly stretch the muscle Massaging works well Have calcium, potassium and magnesium supplements, if you lack these minerals. Drink water Have an electrolyte drink Try walking or standing up
Yes, certain medicines can cause muscle spasms. Certain medication used to treat Alzheimer’s, osteoporosis, Parkinson’s, high blood pressure and meds to lower cholesterol can cause muscle cramps. But these side effects are not common to all drug users; it will vary from person to person. Consult your doctor if you… Continue reading
Parents complain that their children are disconnected; this is exactly what happens with your muscles. Like excited hyperactive children, your nerve excites your muscles resulting in spasms. Secondly, lack of calcium, potassium and magnesium can stimulate muscle cramps Dehydration can also result in muscle cramps. Injury to the nerve or… Continue reading
There are two kinds of muscles – the ones that you can control like those in the arms and legs that you can use when lifting, moving, bending etc, and the ones that you can’t control. The second kind of muscle falls under the involuntary muscles category. Your involuntary muscles… Continue reading
We use our muscles throughout the day. It is as important as breathing, but when your rhythm of breathing changes so do your bodily functions. Similarly when your muscle contracts involuntarily, without warning, it causes cramps or spasms. These spasms can involuntarily contract a muscle or groups of muscles. A… Continue reading
Many things can lead to chronic joint pain, but it is important to remember that pain is your body’s way of sending a message – in this case it’s that your body needs help. While you can take away the pain with medication, but to really help your body, you… Continue reading
To reduce the intensity of menstrual symptoms, you can change your diet: Less sugar, and slightly more protein. Diuretic foods such as eggplant, cucumbers and parsley can help diminish water retention. Calcium supplements (1 gram per day) and magnesium (500 milligrams) can help reduce anxiety (always take both). Vitamin B-6… Continue reading