Remedies For Leg Cramps

Leg cramps come suddenly with their lash of pain, paralyzing us with that electrical contraction that can last for long seconds. It has happened to everyone at some time, but there are people to whom it happens more often, especially in the legs. Is there any way to prevent them?

Causes of the appearance of leg cramps

Cramps happen when muscles contract abruptly and involuntarily. But what causes it? According to specialized medical sites, it happens mainly for the following causes:

• Due to an imbalance of electrolytes (sodium, potassium, calcium or magnesium…). Some minerals from which we can suffer decompensation at some point in our life; in fact, it is very common, for example, for women to have a lower calcium and magnesium index.
• Circulation problems.
• Abnormalities in the function of the thyroid gland.
• Nutrition problems, are those moments in which we suffer from some type of deficit, such as calcium, potassium or magnesium.

• Diabetes, especially in cases of hypoglycemia.
• Foot problems : flat feet, pes cavus, plantar fasciitis.
• Obviously, the postures in which we put ourselves when doing our work, daily activities and when practicing sports are going to influence us to suffer cramps.

Leg cramps remedies

Here are some simple and above all natural remedies that can help you reduce annoying cramps.

1. Beet and apple juice

This healthy juice contains a more than ideal mixture of sodium, potassium and calcium, with which it restores the deficit of these essential minerals. These properties can be verified by observing the nutritional content of the apple and especially that of the beet.

It is appropriate that you take it according to the recommendations of the health professional. It is a healthy, satisfying and also very delicious food. A traditionally widespread recipe is the following:

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon spirulina
• 3 stalks of celery
• 1 apple
• 1 beet

As for the procedure, you just have to wash and peel the apple, beet and celery, and then put all the ingredients in the blender. Remember to also dissolve the spirulina with a little juice before mixing it with the other ingredients, to obtain a more homogeneous shake.

2. Ideal multi-fruit juice to start the day

Vitamin C, calcium, potassium, magnesium … all these elements are essential to cover the need for muscles to be strong and healthy, and thus avoid those annoying cramps that come to us unexpectedly, not because we are practicing an exercise , but because of weakness or circulatory problems. The fruits in this smoothie can help us get them.

Sometimes, just starting to walk in the morning to go shopping, or when we go to bed at night, we feel that tingling in our legs that warns us that we are going to suffer a cramp. So, it is essential that you reinforce your nutritional contributions. Take note of this popular recipe:

Ingredients:

• 3 stalks of celery
• Half cucumber
• A kiwi
• The juice of half a grapefruit or grapefruit.

The taste may seem a bit strange to you at first. But if you add half a glass of fresh water and a little honey, it will be much tastier. You only have to blend all the ingredients, peeling the kiwi and cucumber first, also obtaining the grapefruit juice first.

3. Medicinal and nutritious juice

As we mentioned before, treatment and doctor’s instructions are the best way to effectively prevent cramps. There are some keys that could be helpful in this regard, such as taking a relaxing bath with hot water before going to sleep.

When you’re done, massage the affected muscles for ten minutes, something that according to specialized sources also relieves pain after spasms. You can use rosemary oil when doing so, as studies indicate that it can help relieve muscle and joint pain.

Finally, remember that to improve your circulation you should always follow a proper diet and do some exercise. As stated in the Mayo Clinic article cited at the beginning of the article, stretching and even low intensity exercise, such as a few minutes of cycling, before going to sleep is recommended to avoid night cramps.