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Getting Painful Thigh Cramps After Playing Golf And Relief With Heat Pack

I get the most painful thigh cramps after playing golf. I drink water, stretch take a good multi vit, magnesium have a very good diet, but every time after golf these thighs cramp up. Usually both but sometimes only one. I have found heat pack is the only release.
Fri, 21 Feb 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.

Though there are many reasons for muscle cramps,generally they occur due to muscle fatigue.

Activities that might help prevent leg cramps include:
• Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration
• Stretching your leg muscles or riding a stationary bicycle for a few minutes before you go to bed
• Massaging the cramped muscle with your hands or with ice
• Walking or jiggling the leg
• Taking a hot shower or warm bath
• 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 kale 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.

If your symptoms are persisting, consult a Neurophysician for a detailed evaluation and further management.

Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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Getting Painful Thigh Cramps After Playing Golf And Relief With Heat Pack

Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. Though there are many reasons for muscle cramps,generally they occur due to muscle fatigue. Activities that might help prevent leg cramps include: • Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration • Stretching your leg muscles or riding a stationary bicycle for a few minutes before you go to bed • Massaging the cramped muscle with your hands or with ice • Walking or jiggling the leg • Taking a hot shower or warm bath • 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 kale 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. If your symptoms are persisting, consult a Neurophysician for a detailed evaluation and further management. Hope this information is helpful. Good day