According to statistics, more than 80% of people in the world suffer from recurring leg cramps. According to doctors, the main causes of leg cramps are muscle strain, neuralgia and a violation of the water and electrolyte balance in muscle cells due to a lack of vitamins and minerals. Episodic seizures occur: • People who spend most of their time on their feet at work – sales assistants, lecturers, stylists, etc. Over time, they develop chronic leg fatigue, which then responds with night cramps. • Women – due to the regular wearing of high-heeled shoes. • After excessive physical exertion. • Due to hypothermia, including in cold water. • Due to a lack of vitamins D and B, potassium, calcium and magnesium in the body. All of these substances help regulate muscle activity and control nerve impulses. • In women during pregnancy due to hormonal changes, increased stress on the legs and calcium deficiency in the body. If muscle spasms begin to occur quite regularly, be sure to consult a doctor – it may be symptom of one of the following diseases: • varicose veins, thrombophlebitis and obliterating atherosclerosis; • flat feet; • hidden injuries in the legs; • renal failure; • violations of the cardiovascular system; • diseases of the thyroid gland; • diabetes; • sciatica. What to do if you crumpled your leg: 1) Try to relax your leg, grab the foot with both hands and pull it towards you as much as possible. 2) When the pain subsides slightly, with one hand, massage the affected area intensively. 3) If the pain persists, strongly pinch the tense muscle or lightly prick it with a sharp object (pin or needle). 4) To prevent a recurrence, spread a warming ointment on the sore spot and lie down for a while with your legs elevated to ensure the outflow of blood.
Take care of yourself! Source: blogs.naturalnews.com Translation: Lakshmi