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Suggest Cause And Remedy For Muscle Spams In Legs

I am experiencing unbearable muscle spasms in my legs. It does not feel like typical spasms I have experience on rare occasions. These are the worse pain I have ever felt. I have a slightly herniated disc so I am being treated with injections to the nerves by the disc, but the cramps are getting worse. It is not the larger muscles but smaller muscle groups. Last night I experienced them in my arms. I am getting a bit frightened.
Thu, 12 Nov 2015
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM.

Leg muscle spasm is one of the most common causes of mild to severe leg pain.

Lifting a heavy object, twisting, or a sudden movement can cause muscles or ligaments stretch or develop microscopic tears in muscles.

Wrong posture or lack of stretch breaks during the work can also cause it.

You are likely to be having muscular leg pain due to this.

Ensure that you maintain an appropriate posture while working or sitting or walking.

Take frequent stretch breaks and drink lots of water with coconut water to prevent cramps.

Do not lift heavy objects, especially after bending down.

Eat a healthy wholesome meal which should satisfy your minerals and proteins requirement.

Take pain killer medications (ibuprofen or tramadol) with muscle relaxants like Robaxin (methocarbamol) prescribed by your family physician.

You can also apply over the counter pain killer gel or ointment for faster relief.

Mostly,this kind of pain subsides within 3 to 5 days with medications and rest.

Consult your family doctor or GP if pain does not subside.

Hope this will help.

Regards,

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Suggest Cause And Remedy For Muscle Spams In Legs

Hello, Welcome to HCM. Leg muscle spasm is one of the most common causes of mild to severe leg pain. Lifting a heavy object, twisting, or a sudden movement can cause muscles or ligaments stretch or develop microscopic tears in muscles. Wrong posture or lack of stretch breaks during the work can also cause it. You are likely to be having muscular leg pain due to this. Ensure that you maintain an appropriate posture while working or sitting or walking. Take frequent stretch breaks and drink lots of water with coconut water to prevent cramps. Do not lift heavy objects, especially after bending down. Eat a healthy wholesome meal which should satisfy your minerals and proteins requirement. Take pain killer medications (ibuprofen or tramadol) with muscle relaxants like Robaxin (methocarbamol) prescribed by your family physician. You can also apply over the counter pain killer gel or ointment for faster relief. Mostly,this kind of pain subsides within 3 to 5 days with medications and rest. Consult your family doctor or GP if pain does not subside. Hope this will help. Regards,