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Frequently Asked Questions
What is spasm?
It is a sudden movement that one cannot control
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What causes severe leg and feet cramps?
Low calcium levels
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What can cause electrolyte imbalance?
Overhydration and dehydration can cause depletion of electrolytes
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What is the best way to release muscle cramps?
Massaging the area and keeping oneself hydrated
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How do I make back pain and muscle spasms go away?
By keeping yourself hydrated and streching before any exercise.
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What causes eye muscles to spasm?
Fatigue, stress, excessive alcohol and drugs
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What are you lacking if you have leg cramps?
Calcium mostly
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Do kidney problems cause leg cramping?
Yes
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Can low levels of potassium cause foot cramps?
Yes
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Why do muscle cramps occur?
Muscle cramps occur due to straining or over using a muscle
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What causes muscle cramps and spasms?
Muscle spasms can occur due to several causes, including a lack of nutrients, muscular tension, overuse of the muscle, increased demand of blood flow, or various underlying medical conditions.
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What do back muscle spasms feel like?
They are sharp and radiating pain
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How do electrolytes help with endurance?
They prevent swelling and maintaining proper fluid balance
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How do I stop muscle spasms?
Strech the area, apply ice and walk to regain muscle spasms.
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Why do the face muscles lightly spasm sometimes?
The cause of hemifacial spasm is most often a blood vessel touching or pulsing against a facial nerve. A facial nerve injury or a tumor also can cause it.
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How can you prevent muscle cramps in your back?
By keeping yourself hydrated and streching before any exercise.
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Is it normal for leg cramps to last several hours?
Yes, cramps can last from a few seconds up to 10 minutes.
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What causes muscle spasms in your head?
The muscle contractions can be a response to stress, depression, head injury, or anxiety.
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How can I prevent muscle cramps in legs?
By keeping yourself hydrated and streching before any exercise.
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Why do I get leg cramps?
Putting too much strain on muscles during exercise, which can be worse in hot or humid weather.
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What causes leg cramps and muscle spasms at night?
Deficiency of calcium may cause leg cramps and muscle spasms at night
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What is the best thing to eat or drink for leg cramps?
Dark leafy greens and milk.
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Which massage is suitable for muscle cramps?
Deep tissue massage, remedial massage and Swedish massage.
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