How to stop muscle cramping

[@liliyakamala2348]

Yay I have been looking for something to help stop my painful leg cramps. Based on blood test and doctors advice I eat three times the normal amount of Kalium, Calcium combined with D vitamin, and magnesium. Still I wake up very often with leg cramps from hell. It goes all the way from the where the toes start, under the whole foot,all the way along the legs and on upwards. Sometimes all the way to the neck. Now I have had this nonstop for four days. I can’t walk on the leg, it hurts badly. I haven’t changed medicines, or routines or anything. Even a shower can set it of… So any and all tips and tricks are greatly appreciated ❤

[@ShibaMcDripNu]

Try to get potassium from bananas

[@docjenfit]

Hope you found some good advice from this video! Definitely can be different for every individual!

[@gingerniemann9654]

Night cramps related to heat and exercise - hydration is key. And adequate salt intake as mentioned. Two things for active cramps help to stop them immediately - take coconut water or pickles/pickle juice. Sounds weird but works every time!

[@docjenfit]

These are great tips, thank you!

[@geodude2363]

Just had a pickle and a sip of pickle juice about to go to sleep now,I'll let you know if I get a cramp free night.🤠

[@cinmac3]

@@geodude2363did it help?

[@flizzgal]

I've had leg cramps most of my life here and there. When I went Keto in 2018 and started running, they were brutal. I am not keto anymore, but I exercise every day. However, I think my mobility work / stretching probably needs to be increased. I am on tamoxifen for breast cancer and when I started that, the cramps increased ten fold. I get cramps from my toes, thru the ankle up through the calf. Usually in the middle of the night and sometimes in BOTH LEGS at the same time. I add electrolytes to my water, i take magnesium glycinate and drink pickle juice. Stretching before bed has helped. But I do sit a lot working remotely so that isnt helping.

[@docjenfit]

Hi Diana, thank you for your response. I hope this video and some of these exercises help you out a bit! Keep us updated :)

[@yalobeko7978]

May you be healed in Jesus name Amen

[@ExcitedLargeTree-el5dg]

I’ve been tryin to sleep all night and my left calf just went through 4 in 3 hours fuuuucking sucks

[@docjenfit]

I'm sorry to hear about your pain, It's definitely relatable. Hoping these tips help!

[@AlexHop1]

Thank you. I eat low carb, and that definitely increases leg cramps when sleeping in the early morning. I can prevent them if I do all these 3 things: take electrolytes, stretch my legs for a minute after I lie down to sleep, and go to bed by 9:45 pm (before I'm really, really tired).

[@docjenfit]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@TempleoftheSon]

My problem is quad cramps. They are like once maybe every 2 or 3 months and they are excruciating and last anywhere from seconds to minutes, but seems like a literal eternity.

[@docjenfit]

Cramps can be sooo debilitating! I hope there were some helpful tips in this video for you!

[@rngesus3485]

I can cramp my calves on command more like everytime I flex them and my legs are bent. I don't like it to say the least. I'm in pretty decent shape for not being really physically active. I drink a lot of water I'm wondering if I'm the only one who can do this, and how do I stop it?

[@docjenfit]

Maybe you could look at doing more consistent calf mobility and then work on strengthening the calves through that mobility. Sounds like your calves just aren't used to a certain level of contraction.

[@jimmillerkw]

I have the same problem and I’m physically active with strong calves. One thing I noticed quite some time back…If I drink or eat anything with sugar in it, my cramps will be extremely worse and almost guaranteed to happen that night…and even during the day if I brand just the wrong way.

[@jerryearp6267]

I am 83 years old and I have had foot cramps since I was a teenager. In my old age I can deal with leg cramps but cramps in my back or in my face are very severe. Do you know how I can deal with them?

[@docjenfit]

It's difficult to say exactly what the best course would be. We have a lot of general suggestions in this video like focusing on hydration, stress, optimal sleep, and making sure you are fueling your body and moving consistently. Other than that, it would be good to get in person with someone for more specific ideas.

[@malton0]

man i realy need to hear this i work realy hard like lifting 75 pound every few minutess and am craping up and i have a lot of muscular pain.think im diig into this more see what i have to eat

[@docjenfit]

You got this!

[@cindydowdle]

Some prescribed medications for high blood cholesterol are also associated with muscle cramping

[@docjenfit]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@cinmac3]

Even walking, sometimes, the other night, my calfs did cramp, but, when my rib cramps, was never answered, please share other tips. when"element" is not here.

[@docjenfit]

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[@lucillekean7035]

I have cramps in my thighs,sometimes both or just one. They are excruciating and last 15to 1/2hr and pain lasts in the muscles for hours. LK from Canada. ❤😊

[@docjenfit]

Thanks for sharing! I hope some of this info helps you relieve those!

[@pattitempleton4881]

I do keto, for diabetes, cramps for weeks now, neck is so painful had acdf 2 4 years ago..walk 3 to 4 mikes aday age 74

[@pattitempleton4881]

I am on provastatin since last year?

[@docjenfit]

Hoping you get to relieve some of this pain soon!

[@pattitempleton4881]

I am do tired of cramping in legs, arms, my neck is terrible.

[@docjenfit]

We completely understand! Hoping some of this information helps!

[@cinmac3]

Sometimes too much and /or potassium, starches or carbs, have seem to contribute to crampa, i get, seemingly intense eib cramps, what is crow position, can i reverse the movment, sone how, irs hard to do swimming or when i am talking with people and it happens.

[@cinmac3]

@@docjenfit no answer from you ?

[@docjenfit]

There are many things that can contribute to cramps! Did you have a more specific question you wanted answered?

[@cinmac3]

@@docjenfit yes. ways to un-cramp. For me i am learning for the legs and feet , somewhat, but, my rib/ stomach from strain, when i am swimming its more of a challange, i cant seem to master.

[@molicaeser5704]

it's happening to me every time i do an exercise.

[@docjenfit]

Oh no! Hopefully you found some good tips in this video!

[@shubhambisht6729]

I am gettinh full body cramps just done with my work out not able to drive to home rn 😑wat to do..

[@docjenfit]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Hopefully some of the info in this video helps!

[@gmagig]

Thigh cramps. Sooo painful

[@docjenfit]

We understand. Hopefully some of the info on this video helps a bit!

[@alicegongo-im7xl]

So true...I just thought I was about to die because it was so painful

[@jennyosyoga]

So cramping anywhere is an unknown cause, I heard a lot of talk of legs. Thankfully the only time I get that is diving & totally can see how it’s related to hydration there. But my core/stomach cramps every time I attempt crow! Is there something different with the intestinal area? Or same causes / preventions?

[@docjenfit]

Could just be that the stomach muscles aren't quite prepared for the contraction required for the crow position! You could try breathing on your belly with a pillow or rolled up towel in your abdomen. This can help with some relaxation in that abdomen area.

[@parrot65lover]

Why do I get cramps when I'm working and why dose that happy ans after work when I get home it get realybad I need help. I debate

[@docjenfit]

Could be for a lot of the reasons we list in this podcast episode! Hydration, nutrition, stress, sleep quality, how you’re breathing. Many things that could contribute to this!

[@parrot65lover]

@docjenfit I think ut sleep and hydrating cause I work outside. All the time in the cold.

[@sfrichy]

I get a lot of toe cramps while swimming. Is this the same as a muscle cramp?

[@docjenfit]

Still a muscle cramp! :)

[@cinmac3]

when swimming i have had them several times and as far as i have found , depending where the cramp is and our over all body movements and diet it can be different for each person what do you understand ? do you get them ?

[@cinmac3]

try bending your toes back up around where ever you can, i think even is your try scrunching your toes, might

[@dorothycollier6705]

I get cramps all over they hurt so bad I can’t walk sometimes they move all over my body I take blood pressure medicine thyroid and clonazepam baclofen to get them to stop a spell can last for an hour

[@docjenfit]

Im sorry to hear about your pain, Dorothy. Hopefully some of this info helps you out.

[@mbrovitz]

a bar or two of non-deodorant soap (i put 2 bars of Ivory in a sock) work like magic!

[@docjenfit]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@zerzhuey3625]

I get these painful Hamstring cramps make me wanna die

[@docjenfit]

Cramps can definitely be difficult to manage! Hoping some of this info helps!

[@micahhumphrey3861]

Ugh i get them all under my neck hands and feet even my ribs it happens sometimes when im driving oh god 😂

[@docjenfit]

We;ve all been there! Hopefully these tips help!

[@Tasch81]

Coffee

[@docjenfit]

True!