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Leg Cramps Cure
I'm having cramps in my hands and legs, could you provide a natural remedy to relieve the pain
( 8 Nov 2011)
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Cramping of muscles can cause a lot of pain in your legs or arms, or any other part of the body where the cramping has occurred. The first thing to do in such a case is to apply heat to the affected part of your body. Applying heat can help the contracted muscles relax and dilate.
This will help relieve the pain. You can use a heated piece of cloth, a hot compress, a heat pad, or a hot water bottle on the areas where you are experience frequent cramping.
Another great way to deal with pain from cramps is to get regular massages. Regular massages help in relaxing the muscles, and this, in turn, will ensure that your muscles are not as prone to cramping. Consult a physiotherapist or an aroma therapist for the same. Reflexology and shiatsu are also both great ways to improve pain from the cramping. You can find qualified professionals in your area and visit them for consultation.
Apart from that, drinking chamomile tea can also help relax the muscles so that they are less prone to cramping. You can brew a chamomile tea with the help of dried chamomile flowers. This is one of the best natural home remedies to ease cramping.
If you are experiencing menstrual cramps, keep yourself warm. You can also take a warm bath and soak yourself in warm water for some time. Heat allows the blood vessels to dilate, allowing more blood to circulate to these specific parts of your body. This can eventually help you deal with the pain and discomfort of severe cramping. Soak in a warm bath with bath salts or essential oils as it will also help with overall cramping; however, do consult an aroma therapist for advice on which bath salts or oils to use.
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answered by M W on 8 Nov 2011, 1:30:51
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