Soar Valley Life July and August 2019 Issue 88/89

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Muscular Cramp or Spasm

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The term ‘cramp’ or ‘spasm’ is used to describe a sustained, painful and involuntary muscle contrac on. This can occur as a result of taking on a vigorous fitness regimen, a nerve entrapment or poten ally as a result of a metabolic disorder (e.g. fluid loss, low glucose, electrolyte imbalance, certain drugs, circulatory problems) in which case you may need to see your GP for blood/urine tests. If prolonged cramp is due to a new or increased training regime, ice, slow stretching and so ssue massage/trigger point therapy is useful. Potassium rich foods such as bananas and oranges and salty foods are recommended to replace mineral loss. Osteopathic treatment can help with advice about cramp, how it can be managed and physical therapy to keep joints moving be er. h ps://www.verywellhealth.com/leg­cramp­ treatment­and­preven on­of­muscle­spasms­2548836

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