Muscle Cramps Home based treatment

Causes of Muscle Cramps

• Dietary deficiencies of calcium, magnesium, potassium, Vitamin D and Vitamin B6 and deficiency of oxygen in the tissues are the main causes.
• Nervous irritability.
• Mental stress and other psychic factors.
• Menstrual cycle and menopausal disorders.
• Neurological disorders and uremia are other factors.

Natural healing of Muscle Cramps

• Consume millets, sesame seeds, almond, milk and apricots for muscles cramps due to calcium deficiency.
• Vitamin C and Vitamin E in large doses are beneficial in treating muscle cramps caused by oxygen deficiency in the tissue.
• Vitamin E helps in circulation in the legs and Vitamin C helps in assimilation of Calcium in the body.
• Potassium helps relieve muscle cramps caused by mental and nervous disorders.
• Vitamin B helps relieve foot cramps.
• Cramps associated with menstrual cycle and menopause can be treated successfully with large doses of Vitamin E, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12 and herbs and liquorices.
• Intake of Vitamin D, Magnesium and 2 tablets of betaine hydrochloride after each meal helps relieve cramp associated with old age.
• Massage the cramping area or apply heating pad to relieve cramps.
• Exercise is also beneficial for muscle cramps. Lie flat on the back in a bed with the feet elevated for 2 minutes. Sit on the edge of the bed with the legs dangling till they become pink. Move the feet up and down. Flex the ankles in and out. Massage the feet, toes and lower legs. Lie back on the bed and cover with blankets for 2 minutes. The exercise should be repeated 4 times a day.
• Improve circulation with lower back and leg exercises.
• For relief from cramps at night, turn over in bed on your back. Point toes toward the ceiling or get up and walk around or get into a tub of hot water until the cramp subsides.

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