What to do about cramp

30/03/2009 by admin.

Cramp can be excruciatingly painful.  One of the most common places that we get cramp is in our calf muscle and sometimes in the feet.  When cramp is severe it can feel like the muscle is bruised for a day or two afterwards.   

There could be a number of causes but one of the most common is dehydration.  This means, you might be able to do something to avoid getting cramp in the first place, which is to ensure you drink a sufficient amount.   

Drinking just water or squash might not be enough to combat cramp, as we also need electrolytes to ensure that we replace those lost through sweating, especially if we are exercising.  So, if you do participate in exercise, buy a sports drink which contains these electrolytes.  It should say so on the label.

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