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What Causes Cramps And Muscle Tightness?

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Posted on Wed, 22 Oct 2014
Question: Have tightness in quads and slight cramping in shins, later in the day rightness in the triceps developed as if lifting weights, also cramping in calves
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Following measure will help-

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

Your description suggests that you are getting cramps and muscle tightness.Cramps are painful spasms in a muscle and are often caused by overuse, dehydration, or nutritional deficiencies.

Following measure will help-
*Drink fluid-An electrolyte imbalance can be the cause of muscle spasms, so rehydrating with an electrolyte drink can help restore balance.
*Stretch the affected muscle with a mild, static stretch. Stretching your thigh muscles or riding a stationary bicycle for a few minutes
*Use ice to numb the pain in a cramp, reducing inflammation and allowing the muscle to relax.
*Bring the affected muscle into a relaxed position and apply direct compression to the cramp.
*These cramps at times may be associated with POTASSIUM deficiency and so foods such as bananas, potatoes, prune juice and dried fruit are to be taken as dietary supplement.
* Also, calcium fortified foods like seafood and fish, almonds, flaxseed, oats, prunes, sesame seeds, tofu and XXXXXXX can help to stave off muscle pain & spasm.
* Avoid acidic foods and drinks like tomatoes and vinegar which blocks the body’s natural ability to absorb calcium leading to muscle aches & muscle fatigue.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.

Take care
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Saurabh Gupta

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement

Practicing since :2004

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What Causes Cramps And Muscle Tightness?

Brief Answer: Following measure will help- Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. Your description suggests that you are getting cramps and muscle tightness.Cramps are painful spasms in a muscle and are often caused by overuse, dehydration, or nutritional deficiencies. Following measure will help- *Drink fluid-An electrolyte imbalance can be the cause of muscle spasms, so rehydrating with an electrolyte drink can help restore balance. *Stretch the affected muscle with a mild, static stretch. Stretching your thigh muscles or riding a stationary bicycle for a few minutes *Use ice to numb the pain in a cramp, reducing inflammation and allowing the muscle to relax. *Bring the affected muscle into a relaxed position and apply direct compression to the cramp. *These cramps at times may be associated with POTASSIUM deficiency and so foods such as bananas, potatoes, prune juice and dried fruit are to be taken as dietary supplement. * Also, calcium fortified foods like seafood and fish, almonds, flaxseed, oats, prunes, sesame seeds, tofu and XXXXXXX can help to stave off muscle pain & spasm. * Avoid acidic foods and drinks like tomatoes and vinegar which blocks the body’s natural ability to absorb calcium leading to muscle aches & muscle fatigue. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care