Foot and leg cramps are pain for everybody. One of the
common cramps is nigh-time. It often
occurs when someone is fall
asleep or awaken.
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Some of the causes for cramps are given below.
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Deficiency in Potassium(K), magnesium,(Mg), and
calcium(Ca)
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Standing on a hard surface for a long time.
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Use of some kind of medicine.
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Foot health problems
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Poor blood circulation
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Any kind of dehydration
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Overuse of legs
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Some kind of exercise
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Any kind of injury
Here, in the article, we will discuss on preventing and
coping with the symptoms of le cramps using home remedies.
Things to Do At Home to Prevent and Relieve from Leg and Foot Cramps
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Keep the muscles of foot and legs limber with
regular streaching and exercise. Don’t forget to stretch before and after your
workout.
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If cramps occur, massage the cramped muscle with
warm oil. You can also make a helpful organic oil of your own by using a
coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil with a few drops of cinnamon oil.
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You can apply an ice pack at the cramped area.
Remember RICE(rest, ice, compression and elevation) is a combination for
different types of aches and pains.
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You can also use over-the-counter pain
medication touch as naproxen, ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
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Always stay well hydrated. You can drink plenty
of pure filtered water. You must do it before and during your work out. You
should avoid commercial sport drinks as they are full of chemicals and
artificial ingredients. Drinking coconut oil instead is a very good idea.
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Take prescription medicines only as the doctor
said. Also consult with doctor about some medicines causes some of them might
cause problems.
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Make sure that you are getting enough magnesium,
potassium and calcium in your everyday diet. Foods contain these minerals are
dairy products, Brazil nuts, beans and legumes, whole grains, Chia seeds,
avocados, fish and a wide variety of fresh fruits and veggies. Adding one of
these to your daily diet list is a very good idea.
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Chose to ride by-cycle or walk to nearby places
instead of driving. Every bit of exercise you can do for your foot will help to
increase blood circulation and prevent cramping.
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You can also add exercise to your daily regimen
judiciously. If you haven’t done exercise before. Don’t start it suddenly.
Rather start slowly by doing little exercise.
Just allow your muscles to adjust.
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If you have foot and leg cramps at sleep, drink
a cup of milk before going to sleep.
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Drink chamomile tea daily.
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Drink a glass of water mixed with a
tablespoonful of calcium lactate, a teaspoonful of apple cider vinegar and a tablespoonful
of honey.
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Eat more mustard and pickles
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Apply DMSO (Dimethyl sulfoxide) to the cramping
area. You can dap it or either rub it. Massaging also help to penetrate skin to
provide relief in the cramped muscle.
Foot and leg cramps are painful but it is easy to deal with.
Follow the steps above and you won’t have to suffer from foot or leg cramps.