Ever get leg cramps in the middle of the night or when you are just chilling out watching some t.v. in bed? 

This happens to a lot of us.  But for some it can happen more often than normal.  Usually, you can just take a Tylenol or Advil and be fine after half an hour or so.  But, for those who get cramps more often, you should probably look for a better solution.

Our friends over at the Organic Solutions Portal, recently put up a post on some natural ways to either get rid or prevent these leg cramps:

“Get Rid Of Leg Cramps During Sleep!

Many people experience night time cramps and even though it’s not a health endangering condition it can be quite uncomfortable and painful. Nighttime cramps are actually involuntary contractions in the upper leg, calf and feet and are not to be confused with restless leg syndrome. Restless leg syndrome isn’t painful and allows you to move the leg and hip when it strikes but nighttime cramps can last a few seconds up to a couple of minutes and your leg feels completely paralyzed during the occurrence. The causes of this unpleasant condition are vague and vary from nutrients deficiencies to pregnancy and sedentary lifestyle. However even though the cause is unknown there are a few tips and tricks that can help you overcome the situation and possibly even prevent future occurrences.

The following list can help you prevent and treat nighttime cramps so if you suffer from them try out some of them and see which ones work for you:

Physical activity

Don’t sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Try walking more, move throughout the day and start some light physical activity, it should improve the condition.

Stretches

If you wake up in the middle of the night with cramps try pulling the affected muscle to relax it.

Drink plenty of water

You need to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water if you want to prevent muscle cramps.”

Of course, if you make some of these recommended changes and don’t see any noticeable decrease in cramping, it might be wise to consult a qualified practitioner to see if they can get at the root of the underlying problem. 

To get a few more ideas you can try out for leg cramps, you can finish reading the post over on the website for the Organic Solutions Portal.

 

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