Try eating lots of bananas. They are high in potassium which is a natural cramp reliever. Most cramps are contributed by the unresting of muscles which leads to them spazing out. in consequence creating an un-ordianry pain sensation that his hard to get rid of. To get rid of foot cramps immediately try putting all of your weight on the effected foot and bob up and down. this usually relaxes the muscles.
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I have found that if I have sudden leg craps it can be helpful if you just get yourself a small bottle of tonic water make sure it is made with quinine. the quinine gets rid of the cramps and it is easily available nearly everywhere.
Everyone has suffered from leg cramps at least once. You might have been out playing soccer or randomly had a leg cramp while waking up or falling asleep. Leg cramps are hard to predict and can be brought on by a variety of conditions or activities such as: overuse of muscles, cold temperatures, dehydration, lack of nutrients, or blood flow problems. No one is completely safe from a leg cramp, but there are numerous prevention and treatment tips that can ease the pain. PreventionIt is always important to stay hydrated. Studies have shown that dehydration is the most common cause of muscle cramps. However, water sometimes won't be enough. Try salt tablets and sports drinks to restore the lost minerals and electrolytes. Leg cramps are often caused by a potassium deficiency, so try eating plenty of bananas. Taking multi-vitamins will also help with prevention and can help lessen the pain. Although it could be considered counterintuitive, try jumping around a few times a week after a workout or physical activity. Jumping and hopping drills keeps the spindles in your muscles conditioned. Keeping the spindles fit may help the nerves in the muscles from getting tired and cramping. Improving your flexibility can decrease the chance of a leg cramp. Remember to stretch before and after exercising. Practicing yoga can be a good idea if you are prone to cramps Also, a structured warm-up and cool down routine can keep the leg cramps away
A lack of certain salts and minerals can lead to cramps so it may be. A quick way to relieve cramps is to drink a small bottle of tonic water with quinine in it.
Not very long, i would say a few min. Don't worry, it will go away
People often get leg cramps during the night because of reduced blood-flow to the limbs. Often people who do not drink enough water experience cramps and also people who do not have enough sodium, or magnesium also get leg cramps frequently! :)
The strong cramping are called braxton hix contractions. Which are false labor pains. A lot of my friends had this. You also want to watch for severe leg cramps in the tops of your legs. This is a very rare labor pain, but it is a labor pain. Talk to your doctor.
Eat more bananas, as you may be experiencing symptoms of a potassium deficiency. Potatoes are also high in potassium.