Leg cramp: Home remedies

If you have leg cramp you can try some of this remedies here which I got from the net to see if it can help to ease the pain.

Diet rich in potassium and calcium:

1. Increase water consumption throughout the day to keep well hydrated.
2. Potassium and calcium rich foods will keep the level of these two much required nutrients at optimum levels which preventing the cramping episodes.

Stay well hydrated during work

Some preventive measures are:

1. Dehydration can cause leg cramps. It very important to stay well hydrated during workouts. So drink plenty of fluids before, during and after excercising.
2. Stretching prior to starting any excercise routine is extremely important. Cause stretching help to relax muscles and thus prevent leg cramps. When beginning a workout regime, it is imperative that you do some stretching first gradually. Any sudden increase or changes in physical activity levels can cause leg cramps.
3. Rolled up bed sheets or blankets at the feet to prevent toes and feet from pointing downward while sleeping.
4. Riding a stationary bicycle for a few minutes before bedtime can prevent leg cramps from developing during the night.