Maybe you're sitting, walking or even leg cramps were sleeping when it came. Whenever and wherever cramps came, only one of the most sensible action you need to do; eliminate immediately so that activity returned to normal.
Zoe Fackelman, a physical therapist in Canandaigua, NY, and Pamela Cole, a physical therapist in Hopkins, MN, will explain the causes and how to treat leg cramps quickly and effectively.
The cause of leg cramps
Contrary to the belief of many people over the years, physical activity is not the main cause cramps.
"Yes, too much activity or exercise, such as long-distance running can indeed cause it. But, leg cramps are usually caused by a nutritional deficiency problems. In particular water and electrolyte imbalance in your body," says Pamela.
"Leg cramps occur when the leg muscles to contract themselves, and muscle stiffness occurs because of an imbalance in the ratio of water with electrolytes (ie potassium, sodium, magnesium, and calcium)," said Cole.
Zoe Fackelman, a physical therapist in Canandaigua, NY, and Pamela Cole, a physical therapist in Hopkins, MN, will explain the causes and how to treat leg cramps quickly and effectively.
The cause of leg cramps
Contrary to the belief of many people over the years, physical activity is not the main cause cramps.
"Yes, too much activity or exercise, such as long-distance running can indeed cause it. But, leg cramps are usually caused by a nutritional deficiency problems. In particular water and electrolyte imbalance in your body," says Pamela.
"Leg cramps occur when the leg muscles to contract themselves, and muscle stiffness occurs because of an imbalance in the ratio of water with electrolytes (ie potassium, sodium, magnesium, and calcium)," said Cole.
