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Cramps in sports, treatment and prevention

08 2015 April - 15: 00

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Cramps are one of the most common injuries in runners. It is the sudden painful contraction of a muscle and inability to relax. Does not pose any danger, it is a benign lesion in sports. The difference is the duration contracture, which is occasional cramp contracture is more durable.

One symptom is severe pain and localized in a muscle, usually twins, also muscle tension and hardens. While not give in often very difficult or painful to continue with physical activity. The duration between seconds and hours.

At the time of suffering it is best to cease the activity, but usually the pain itself forced to stop.

cramps in sport

Pinpoint

  • intense and prolonged effort
  • Excessive heat or cold or temperature changes
  • Deficit potassium, calcium or magnesium
  • Dehydration

Transmission

  • Relax the muscle, using cold water to cool it, if necessary, perform a massage on the area and, when disengaging go, do gentle stretching.
  • Drinking a sports drink to replenish losses.
  • If you are persistent you should consult with a specialist, if there are deficiencies of minerals and / or vitamins.

Prevention

This is a very simple and effective prevention.

  • It is appropriate to perform a good warm
  • Be well hydrated
  • Monitor slippers
  • Caring posture

Treatment in Dénia

For faster and effective recovery Fisiosalut you can find Indiba Activ, which accelerates the natural process of recovery of the body by activating the cell metabolism.

Contact with Fisiosalut

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