When the pain of leg cramps strike, it can often leave you unable to move. Knowing how to take the right steps at that moment will help prevent lingering soreness after the cramp has gone.
Why mustard to stop the leg pain? Mustard contains an acetic acid (also found in vinegar), which prompts the body to produce more acetylcholine and ease away the leg cramp.
To stop leg cramps before they begin, try these remedies. Most of these solutions can be done right at home, even right before bed, to stop those cramps at the source.
If all else fails, go to your doctor. You’ll want your practitioner to check that you have normal levels of magnesium and potassium. Deficiencies in either are a direct cause of leg cramps.
Your doctor may suggest you see an acupuncturist. Although this sounds a bit scary, it’s a great solution for your nightly pain; this type of therapy has been proven to relieve tension in muscles and prevent future leg cramps.
For daily treatment, make sure to get up and walk around a bit throughout your day, tend to your sore legs before bed each night, and wear shoes that make sense! If you keep all these precautions in mind, you can banish leg cramps yourself without any medical involvement.
However, if you’re unsure or nervous about your leg cramps, we always encourage you to talk to your doctor first and foremost.
Credits: tiphero.com
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