tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215162932009-11-15T08:09:00.911+11:00Running cramps, particularly running calf cramps, afflict everyone from the person going out for a morning jog, to elite athletes. And it's not just runners that get cramps they can be a factor in any sport - tennis, swimming, golf, cycling and triathlon. This site is dedicated to sharing ideas and information between sports people, athletes, health practitioners, anyone who enjoys training - for the best ways to prevent, avoid and treat muscle cramp.Paul Newlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15724552544015806982noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21516293.post-68612740014025781622008-02-12T07:23:00.000+11:002008-02-12T07:58:51.635+11:00

If you're a regular sufferer of leg cramps, running calf cramps and night time leg cramps and have tried 'almost everything', then perhaps the 'lullaby' mineral, magnesium, may have some benefits for you.Magnesium is found in foods such as leafy green vegetables, mixed nuts and whole grains and you need at least 320 mg/day for women and 420 mg/day for men to get the RDA . . . more if you have an

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Leg cramps and running cramps usually involve the muscles of the calf and occasionally the hamstrings and quadriceps.Usually these last 2 are fatigue or injury related and can be easily treated by:* Prevention - avoiding over-exerting yourself* Careful recovery from a previous injury* Maintaining good hydration and mineral and sugar levels in the body and muscles* A good stretch after the

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I don't know about you, but I keep reading about people espousing the benefits of soap between the sheets as a cure for leg cramps and painful night cramps in the legs.Another is placing camphor blocks between the sheets. Another is elevating heavy blankets by placing a pillow between the feet. Does the body absorb homeopathic (tiny) amounts of the product? Does blanket elevation allow normal

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Side stitches, also known as exercise-related transient abdominal pain (ETAP) are a frequent problem for people engaging in high impact exercise activities, particularly running.They are usually felt on the right side and most commonly affect you when you are breathing too shallow, although they are known to affect more experienced athletes.In a study of 965 participants who engaged in regular

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Complications during a low carb dietLow Carb Diets seem to be all the rage when it comes to weight loss, however there are nutritional consequences and these can either exacerbate a leg cramp condition or cause it to occur.Leg cramps and running cramps have many causes, but one of the most common I have been able to find in my research is a nutritional deficiency.That's why it is important to

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This article has been reprinted from a recently published article by Julie K Silver MD, Harvard Medical School.Do your legs cramp at night? If so, you are not alone. I've had leg cramps, and they can hurt long after the cramp goes away. They can also ruin a good night's sleep. However, there are ways to prevent them.While it lasts, the pain from a leg cramp can be excruciating. Usually it goes

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That's really an astonishing statistic . . . and a painful one, as anyone suffering night time leg cramps knows.Night time leg cramps are related to running cramps you may get in the legs, particularly the calf, as the cause and treatment are the same.Most medical practitioners will tell you that deficiency of certain minerals are just theories, however the theory and the treatment are easy to

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It doesn't work for everyone, but one of my readers swears by the beneficial effects of mustard to relieve leg cramps in the middle of the night.In fact, he thinks it is so effective, he keeps a small sachet of yellow mustard beside his bedside table so he can take it quickly in the middle of the night.In fact we know of many people who use yellow mustard to relieve leg cramps. There's no science

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Medical News: Restless Legs Syndrome Linked to Cardiovascular Disease - in Neurology, General Neurology from MedPage TodayJust because the two health issues appear linked, doesn't mean that one causes the other.Restless leg syndrome is most likely caused by a combination of poor diet and nutritional plan and inadequate exercise - the same risk factors for many diseases such as diabetes, high

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A thought provoking article on leg cramps at nightSure there are many theories about why people get leg cramps, especially calf cramps, at night.People most affected are seniors and people who have a heavy training schedule.While there may be many causes for cramp, remember having serious calf cramps and leg cramps isn't all doom and gloom - because there are also many opportunities for cure :)

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Right workout, diet may help run an extra mileWhen it comes to running cramps, this article is pretty sensible and has some great tips at the end:* Make sure you get adequate rest the night before the race. Eat a dinner rich in carbohydrates as that is your main fuel for exercise. The only point I would add here is to be careful you get some complex carbohydrates (found in vegetables, grains,

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Beware Advice that says Low potassium level causes leg crampsAs readers of the Ultimate Cramp Busting Guide already know, it's not low potassium that causes running cramps and leg cramps - there's at least 2 other minerals which are more important and a whole range of things you can do in terms of diet and nutrition that will most certainly help.While in some cases low potassium could lead to

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If you take cholesterol-lowering medication and are suffering leg cramps, it's likely you're suffering a side-effect of the drug.There are other options to these liver-damaging, nutrient-depriving drugs that won't damage your health.Check with your doctor for alternatives.

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Well, our secret is out - you can prevent running cramps and leg cramps by doing flexibility exercises such as yoga and pilates.As the players and coach of the Rockford Soccer team testify, a regular program of yoga helps prevent muscle cramps - click here for the article.Many sportspeople don't spend enough time doing stretches before and after a game and most do not include flexibility

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If you suffer running cramps there may be a way you can literally eat your way to good health and avoid getting a leg cramp each time you exercise.Here's some tips that may help:Eat enough and eat often - at least 5 meals per day - this includes between meal snacks. To do this properly you will need to plan ahead the night before - heres some ideas: prepare packs of nuts, bags of fruit, left

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Apparently this leg cramps treatment of putting a stock standard bar of soap in your sheets or in your pocket has a lot of favour among many readers.My opinion is that anything is worth a try and this seems to be an inexpensive and simple remedy.I have no idea as to how it works, but as the saying goes, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it".So I'll leave it there.

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Restless Leg Syndrome is a condition that particularly affects the elderly and is more prevalent at night.It causes uncomfortable sensations, including leg cramps, and is generally alleviated by activity.Doctors will tell you that it's a genetically inherited disease and prescribe muscle relaxants and sleeping pills to help you relax and sleep.In fact there's a more natural solution to the

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Cramping and leg cramps are a problem for many women during pregnancy. To cure them is quite simple and involves doing the same things you would normally do to ensure you have a healthy baby.Exercise - regular exercise is helpful for cardiovascular health. As the pregnancy developes make sure you choose low impact options such as swimming and walking.Nutrition - we all should be aware of the

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Dealing with Running Cramps is one thing - but curing serious calf strain is a challenge that has taken me over 8 weeks. In this article I'm going to share with you the techniques I've learned to turn around debilitating and chronic calf strain.It all started when I returned to running after literally tearing my hamstring - in fact the tendon totally tore off the muscle.Through constant

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Grandma's Cures for running cramps and leg cramps . . . Grandma believed that placing a bar of soap between the bed sheets at night would rid a person of leg cramps. How or why this works remains a mystery today, but many people say it does.While I'm not so sure about this - I do know that a common sense approach works - here's a few of the tips and tactics from The Ultimate Cramp Busting Guide:*

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How to prevent, ease running cramps and leg crampsMuscle cramps occur when the muscle forcefully and involuntarily contracts very quickly. Also referred to as a "Charley Horse," cramps are more common in muscles that span two joints with the quadriceps, hamstrings and calves being the most likely to cramp suddenly.Leg cramps and running cramps from exercise can be caused by a number of things:1.

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If you think that a few bananas and a bottle of Gatorade is enough to prevent running cramps - think again.Bananas are commonly thought of as a rich source of potassium - however it's not a deficiency of potassium that's most likely to lead to running cramps.In fact it's the other major minerals such as calcium and magnesium that will provide more help.Secondly, while bananas are a source of

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There are better solutions for running cramps and leg cramps than Quinine.According to the National Institutes of Health, The Mayo Clinic, The MedLine Medical Journal, numerous articles in JAMA, Quinine side effects include: cardiovascular complications, birth defects, low blood sugar, allergies, ringing in the ears, decreased hearing, vertigo, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,

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Relying on carbohydrate loading as part of a pre-race plan isn't the magic bullet for preventing running cramps.Carbo-loading and how it works is discussed in great detail in the Ultimate Cramp Busting Guide however for good and consistent results, you can't go past a normal nutrition plan involving regular meals and eating patterns and proper hydration planning - as this article shows. In the

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Despite powerful running cramps, 17 year old Nathan Muldoon became the youngest iron man to have ever cometed in the CaliforniaMan.You can read about his experience here.In his editorial he mentions being offered ASPIRIN for his running cramps.This is pretty disturbing - taking a blood thinning drug that has serious side-effects on the gut is a long-term recipe for disaster and totally at odds

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