18 Natural Home Remedies for Muscle Cramps and Spasms - 2
9. Mustard seeds
For relief from muscle
spasms, steep a tea bag of black or brown mustard seeds in hot water. Soak your
feet in it for 15-20 minutes and relax.
10. Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is very
useful for relieving leg cramps. Make a mixture of 1 teaspoon of honey and 2
teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of warm water. Drink this mixture
regularly. Apple cider vinegar is a rich source of potassium, which prevents
leg cramps.
11. Sesame oil, almond oil, olive oil
Prepare massage oil by
mixing sesame oil, almond oil, and olive oil. Massage your entire body with
this mixture and then bathe in warm water.
12. Acupressure
1. Apply pressure to the
area between your big toe and second toe.
2. "Acupinch" the
area between your nose and your upper lip (philtrum). The philtrum is a
pressure point in acupressure that may provide relief. Apply the pinching
pressure for about 15-30 seconds.
13. Vitamin E
The intake of vitamin E
improves blood circulation through the arteries. Thus, it prevents leg cramps
at night.
14. Honey
To prevent the recurrence of
cramps in the legs and feet, take 2 teaspoons of honey along with your meals.
15. Walking
The quickest way to get rid
of leg cramps is as simple as walking. This is effective because walking
stretches the muscles of the leg and helps provide relief to the cramping
muscle.
16. Drink more water
Muscles cramps are often
caused by dehydration, so if you're getting frequent cramps, drink more water.
17. Food to avoid
A way in which muscle cramps
and spasms can be prevented is to avoid consuming excessive salt, spices,
pickles, chilies, sour items, carbonated drinks, and junk food. Also, go to bed
early.
18. Stretching
You can perform an exercise
to relieve a muscle spasm while you are in bed. Stretch your legs out, away
from your body and then bend your toes toward your head. Hold this position for
30 seconds. Release, relax and then repeat until the muscle spasm has gone. The
exercise stretches the calf muscle and can also be performed standing.
Remember
1.
In
order to neutralize a muscle spasm in the leg, massage in a downward direction.
2.
Practice
stretching exercises regularly to keep your muscles loose and flexible.
3.
Eat
foods containing potassium such as bananas, potatoes, soya flour, bran and
apricots.
4.
Increase
your regular intake of electrolytes and mineral such as calcium, potassium and
magnesium.
5.
Incorporate
breaks in your daily routine and resting at regular intervals.
6.
To
relax a muscle spasm, place a heat pack or an ice pack on the affected muscle.
