Muscles spasm trouble

orange · Dec 20, 2005, 07:34 PM

Where are the muscle spasms? Like what part of your body? I have really bad leg cramps at night, and I don't like taking painkillers either. What I do is try to massage the cramp out with my hand... It hurts really bad but it seems to make the leg relax quicker. I've also found that a hot bath before bed seems to help. And if I'm doing aerobics or any other heavy exercise during the day I always make sure to stretch first. Good luck, cramps really suck!

nymphetamine · Dec 20, 2005, 07:46 PM

Um I reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally don't want to say where the spasms are, but they do hurt something awfull. I might give the hot bath thing a try. I've been doing the shower thing so a hot bath might be just what I need. Thanks for the help. It is definitely appreciated.

talaniman · Dec 20, 2005, 08:26 PM

Most spasms to the muscles are caused by1)not stretching before exercise or2)over working a muscle group.3)lactic acid has built up in a particular muscle group and got you jerkin' all over the place.Been there.check either your exercice routine or your diet-make sure of your warm-up routine is not to much and do not overdue!

nymphetamine · Dec 20, 2005, 08:50 PM

Ah! Maybe I am guilty of not strecthing and Perhaps I should slow down on the gazelle machine thingy. Cursed machine!

orange · Dec 20, 2005, 09:01 PM

Yes, not stretching definitely makes it worse for me! I'm willing to bet you'd see some improvment if you stretched more. Also be sure to drink lots of water. I've noticed I get more pain if I'm dehydrated.

talaniman · Dec 20, 2005, 09:01 PM

For a georgia peach you sound more like an english plum!before working ot you MUST stretch,or else it will hurt like a mo*******,been there done that!

nymphetamine · Dec 20, 2005, 09:10 PM

Now, just what do you mean by calling me a plum? Ah so stretching is actually usefull. Well, then I shall give it a try. Thank you ever so much.

talaniman · Dec 20, 2005, 09:19 PM

All the experts tell you to warm up before you engage in any exercise to prevent injury,at the age of 52 I do not question the experts and ..well I'm in pretty .. Well fairly good shape,but I have to work at it even harder than I did when I was 25!..#%,okay 35....last offer45,.,.,.,FINAL last offer.........!

kcora · Dec 22, 2005, 12:28 PM

I've had problems with muscle spasms and with grinding my teeth when I sleep. I got rid of both problems by taking magnesium (500 to 750 mg) at night an hour or so before I go to sleep. Magnesium deficiency is common - it's high in almonds and real soup broth. It's like putting insulation on an electrical wire - it just seems to calm the system down. Another plus is that it helps keep you "regular" - if you take too much of it at once it will give you the runs.

Try it. It's cheap and it works.

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