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Enas Al-Banna wrote Monday, May 6, 2024 03:00 AM
Leg cramps are painful, involuntary muscle contractions that can last from seconds to minutes, and may affect your sleep and exercise habits.
For his part, Dr. Bahaa Moqled, Orthopedic Surgery Consultant, explainedvertebral column Cairo University states that with high temperatures, dehydration may occur, especially with lack of drinking water, which represents problems for the body, and by following simple procedures at home, leg cramps can be prevented.
1. Drink at least 8-10 cups of water daily to avoid dehydration, which is a major cause of muscle spasm.
2. Do muscle stretching exercises to improve their flexibility and prevent cramping. It is important to focus on stretching your leg muscles, especially before and after physical activity or before sleep.
3. If a muscle injury occurs during exercise or a sprain, the affected muscles should be massaged. This can help relax tense muscles and relieve spasms.
4. Applying cold or hot compresses to the affected area of the muscles helps reduce spasm and reduce muscle tension.
5. Raising your legs up can improve circulation and reduce leg cramps.
6. Wearing appropriate shoes can help prevent leg cramps, as wearing very tight or high-heeled shoes for long periods increases pressure on the toes for a period of time, which increases leg cramps.
