I regularly suffer from leg cramps, or what I refer to as a “charley horse.” They usually occur after running or vigorous exercise, and sometimes during rainy weather. I have always wondered what causes these painful muscle cramps and what I can do about them…
I discovered that the exact cause of a leg cramp is not always known, but there are some risk factors that are thought to contribute to this condition, including muscle fatigue, heavy exercising, dehydration, high weight, certain medications and electrolyte imbalance.
So what can leg cramp sufferers do? It is important when exercising to stay hydrated, stretch (especially post-workout) and gradually build up an exercise regimen. Sudden changes in physical activities can cause leg cramps.
There are also some homeopathic supplements available to relieve the symptoms of leg and back cramps. Some Leg Cramps supplement are made with quinine, a naturally occurring alkaloid that contains analgesic (pain-killing) and anti-inflammatory properties. Quinine, the ground bark of the cinchona tree, has been used by the Quechua Indians of Peru for thousands of years as a muscle relaxant and pain reliever. So try a homeopathic remedy to relieve those painful charley horses…Hyland’s Leg Cramp Supplement!
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