They usually occur after the person falls asleep, or just before opening the eyes in the morning. Yet, the pain they cause can be pretty intense and might last for up to a few minutes.
When it goes away, the muscles remain tensed and tight and are sensitive to touch and sudden movements.
Yet, leg cramps and restless leg syndrome are not the same. Namely, people experience greater pain when they move their legs during the cramping, while in the case of the restless leg syndrome, makes people feel relaxed when they move the legs.
The reason for leg cramps is still unknown, but some scientists argue that certain health conditions and activities might cause this painful experience.
Some possible causes include:
- Pregnancy
- Dehydration
- Magnesium deficiency
- Injury
- Potassium deficiency
- Kidney diseases
- Calcium deficiency
- Pregnancy
- Physical activity
- Muscle overload
- Poor blood circulation
- Thyroid issues
- Prolonged exposure to low temperatures
- The use of some specific pharmaceutical drugs.
The following natural methods will help you treat muscle cramps:
- Physical activity
To relax the muscles and prevent muscle cramps, you should avoid long periods of standing, and start walking for a while every day.
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