If you are concerned about leg cramps, treatment should begin after undergoing a complete medical examination and passing the appropriate tests. In the case of determining the deficiency of certain trace elements, the specialist prescribes a special diet and a number of drugs (if necessary) to eliminate this problem. It is very important to include cottage cheese, beans, and hard cheeses in your diet.
Leg cramps, the treatment of which does not require urgency, are eliminated not only by special nutrition and medications. Special exercises aimed at stretching muscles are also considered quite effective. They are described in detail in the courses of fashion stretching now in Europe and in Indian yoga. If you exercise regularly, you can increase muscle elasticity and improve their blood supply. As a result of these changes, metabolism returns to normal, excessive tension and pain in the legs are relieved , which brings special discomfort at night.
Leg cramps. Treatment through gymnastic exercises
1. Bend the fingers of the lower extremities and hold them in this position for ten seconds, then return for ten seconds to their original position, and then repeat the exercise again.
2. Stand on the floor with bare feet. Get up on your toes, and then drop sharply to its original position.
3. Put your feet crosswise (you can do this while sitting or standing), while relying only on the outside of the foot.
The above exercises must be repeated at least five times, remove them before starting. The advantage of such gymnastics is that it does not take you much time, and the result will not be long in coming.
Leg cramps, the treatment of which can be done through physical exercises, are also eliminated with the help of water procedures. A contrast shower before bedtime will help (the recommended alternation temperature is from 40 ° C to 30 ° C). It is important to remember that with varicose veins, the temperature difference should not exceed five degrees.
Leg cramps. Medical treatment
The best tool to date is Orthocalcium + Magnesium. It contains water-soluble vitamin D, calcium citrate and magnesium. In addition, vitamins and minerals contained in this preparation have an effective effect. They enhance the effects of the main active substances in convulsions.
Take this remedy as follows: in the first week - one teaspoon twice a day, after this time - also a teaspoon, but only once a day before going to bed. The rapid effect of the drug is noted. The effect is usually noticeable after a few days, but can be observed only after a month (when the body makes up for the lack of magnesium).
Treatment for leg cramps is also popular with Ortho Taurine Ergo. Its action is enhanced by succinic and lipoic acids, vitamin E, B and zinc. This tool effectively eliminates the problem of leg cramps in people suffering from hypertension and diabetes mellitus, since it normalizes blood pressure and blood sugar. In addition, Ortho Taurin Ergo helps reduce fatigue from physical and mental stress, protects against muscle damage (especially during sports), and also accelerates the process of their recovery after exercise.
The joint use of the above medicines allows you to speed up the healing process.
An alternative to pharmacy drugs can be popular traditional medicine. Rubbing leg cramps will help rubbing mustard or chamomile oil into problem areas.