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Muscle Cramps Tips

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Ayurvedic Doctor•Delhi
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For a long period of time the most commonly used or followed way to get away or relieved from pain (ranging from mild to moderate) was the intake of an over the counter muscle relaxers or the consumption of other nsaids like ibuprofen which will start its affect as soon as it is consumed and then you will be able to carry on with your everyday life and errands. These methods are known to give short term relief from the pain but there are some new found ways which can be opted...more
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About 90% of the menstruating women suffer from menstrual cramps two to three days each month. Also, menstrual cramps can mean headaches and general malaise, but pain is usually caused by menstrual cramps. Menstrual cramps are so severe that doctors even label them dysmenorrhoea. This is a very common condition. Seizures aren't usually a sign of a serious medical condition, but they are possible. Coping with monthly cramps are as frustrating as going through a heavy menstrual cycle. The happy ne...more
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Ghaziabad
Overuse, tension and injury are the common cause of muscle pain and intense but infrequent physical exertion often wreaks its revenge the following day. But sore, stiff muscles respond well to a bit of traditional wisdom.

Aching muscles are unpleasant but usually harmless and tend to ease after a few days. Heat application may alleviate the pain. However, muscle cramps can be due to circulatory disorders or mineral deficiency. So consult the doctor if pain persists.

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Cramps in lower legs and calf muscles are common in the sixth month of your pregnancy. It might occur due to low levels of calcium and magnesium in your diet or very low salt levels. Consume adequate amount of water and try doing stretching exercises before going to sleep at night and you can notice a drastic change.
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Gynaecologist•Kanpur
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Cramps in lower legs and calf muscles are common in the sixth month of your pregnancy. It might occur due to low levels of calcium and magnesium in your diet or very low salt levels. Consume an adequate amount of water and try doing stretching exercises before going to sleep at night and you can notice a drastic change.
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Gurgaon
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Joint pain is considered to be one of the first few signs of aging. According to the science of Ayurveda, joint pain is triggered mainly by an accumulation of toxins in the body. These toxins can create an imbalance in the doshas which in turn can cause pain and inflammation on the joints. Along with joint pain, a person is likely to experience a loss of flexibility, weakness, tenderness and enlargement of the joints.

Unlike some popular forms of medication that focus on relieving the p...more
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Orthopedic Doctor•Bhubaneswar
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Muscle contusion is a condition that is characterized by bruising in the muscles. It generally tends to occur in athletes who play a lot of contact sports. Repetitive blows in any part of the body may cause damage to the underlying muscle tissues. These blows may lead to internal bleeding, resulting in blood clot formation. The most common site where it occurs are the quadriceps.

The various causes of this condition are:

Direct repetitive blows to a part of the muscle in contac...more
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Physiotherapist•Surat
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Being flexible is not always about doing splits or doing some random bending. It is about achieving a level of mobility that will not hold you back from doing whatever you are able to do. Most people think that stretching or flexing your muscles and body as the first method to defend you from pain. But if stretching and flexing can be done correctly, it can lengthen one's muscles and give one relief from pains and aches. Stretching is also done to increase the functional range of one's joints an...more
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Pain Management Specialist•Hyderabad
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Myofascial pain syndrome or MPS refers to the soft tissue and muscle pain that is often accompanied by inflammation. This chronic condition affects the fascia, which is the connective tissue covering the muscles. MPS is also called referred pain.

Symptoms of Myofascial Pain Syndrome

The symptoms of myofascial pain syndrome are all related to pain:

Excruciating pain in the muscles

Persistent pain that worsens occasionally

Knotty muscles

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Leg cramps is a very common condition which is characterized by tight and painful leg muscles. The calf muscles are the most commonly affected; it can spread further down to your thighs and feet. Once the cramping gets better, you might experience a tender leg coupled with a numbing feeling for a few minutes.

The causes of leg cramps are varied. If it is caused due to an underlying condition, it is known as secondary leg cramps. The causes of secondary leg cramps include vigorous exerci...more
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