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HOME REMEDIES FOR MUSCLE CRAMPS

Muscle cramps are a rather com mon con dit ion o cc ur - ring frequently in both men and women, among all age groups. It refers to an abrupt and involuntary contraction of a specific set of muscle groups in the body, invariab l y r esulting in const a nt pain until the c onn ec tive tissues ar e able to expand again and attain a relaxed state. Although muscle cramps can arise in the arms , hands, fee t and abdomen, they most often present in the region below the hips – in the front and back of the thighs, as well as the lower legs and calves. T he primary c auses o f musc l e cramp s inclu de deh ydration , reduced blood supply to the legs, m ineral deficiencies of calcium , m a gnesium, potassium and/or sodium. Only in rare instances are they prompted due to spinal nerve compression or a localized blood clot and thereby require proper medical care to treat the underlying hea lth a nomalies in suc h s itua - tions. Most cases of muscle cramps can b e treated with some simple self-care mea su res such as ap plying a hot/cold compress to the sore legs, consuming adequate water, fluids, nutritious foods and resting the body, in addition to taking mineral supplements. However, quite often, the tendern ess and inf l a mmation in the cramped legs persist despite these comforting techniques and affects daily productivity, be it at work or at home. Strained leg muscles also give rise to much discomfort while performing routine tasks such as walking, standing for a long time, jogging or working out, climbing flights of stairs and bending the body. Ay ur ved ic Ap proach Towar ds Hurting Leg Muscles: