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Muscle Cramps Treatments and Therapies |
Charley Horse; Cramps; Muscle cramp |
This article is about muscular pain. For the band, see the Cramps. For the tool, see Clamp (tool) Cramps are unpleasant sensations caused by contraction, usually of muscles. It can be caused by cold or overexertion. Illness or poisoning can also cause cramps, particularly in the stomach, which is referred to as colic if it fits particular characteristics. Causes and treatment There are two basic causes of cramping. One is inadequate oxygenation of muscle, and the other is lack of wate ...
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Treatment
... You can usually treat muscle cramps with self-care measures. Your doctor can discuss with you stretching exercises that can help you reduce your chances of getting muscle cramps. Making sure you drink...
Source: MayoClinic
Self-care ... If you have a cramp, these actions may provide relief: Stretch and massage. Stretch the cramped muscle and gently rub it to help it relax. For a calf cramp, put your weight on your cramped leg and ben...
Source: MayoClinic
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Resources
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Charley horse (Google Health)
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