{"id":704,"date":"2021-07-29T15:06:24","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T15:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/what-causes-leg-cramps-and-what-can-you-do\/"},"modified":"2021-07-29T15:06:24","modified_gmt":"2021-07-29T15:06:24","slug":"what-causes-leg-cramps-and-what-can-you-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/what-causes-leg-cramps-and-what-can-you-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What Causes Leg Cramps and What Can You Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Muscle <\/span>spasms like calf cramps<\/span> can be a painful companion on the path to your fitness goal. Muscle fibers contract unexpectedly and sometimes without warning, causing pain. This can happen during or after exercise <\/span>(and often at night)<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n The most commonly affected areas are the calves, feet, and thighs. A muscle cramp can sneak up on anyone \u2013 from beginners to professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n For a long time it was believed that fluid or mineral imbalances were the main cause of muscle cramps. However, to date there is <\/span>no evidence<\/strong> on what really causes muscle cramps. What we know is that the cramps are connected to how the motor neurons function.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Still, different factors might be contributing to cramps:<\/span><\/p>\n Most likely a combination of these <\/span>will lead to chaotic<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0electrical impulses in the muscles<\/strong>, which then cause a painful cramp.<\/span><\/p>\n A lot of people suffer from muscle spasms and are woken up in the middle of the night by the sharp pain of calf cramps. One reason for this may be that the level of magnesium in the body drops while we\u2019re sleeping. If it gets too low, it can result in painful leg cramps. We can take action to prevent this and stretch during the day when we notice the first signs. Unfortunately, it\u2019s usually too late when we notice muscle contractions at night, and the pain wakes us up. <\/span><\/p>\n Good to know:<\/p>\n Cramps can be experienced in different forms. Generally, if a cramp is caused by fatigue, <\/span>most likely during exercise,<\/span> it is usually localized in one muscle (like calf cramps) and happens suddenly. <\/span>However, cramps might also develop over time, be felt on both sides, and be\u00a0<\/span>accompanied by lots of sweating and other <\/span>signs of dehydration<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n If <\/span>you experience a muscle spasm while you are working out<\/span>, take a short break from your activity. There is still no evidence-based treatment, but <\/span>the following<\/span> approaches seem to be helpful for many cases of muscle cramps:<\/span><\/p>\n Watch out:<\/p>\n Aching muscles are <\/span>usually a warning from your body that you should listen to.<\/span> Sharp, severe pain that happens suddenly could be a sign of an injury. If you are experiencing severe pain, postpone your next workout for one or two days. If the pain lingers, consult a medical professional. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n But the best thing is not to let it get this far.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\nWHAT CAUSES LEG CRAMPS<\/span><\/h2>\n
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