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How Can Tight Calf And Leg Muscles With Cramps In The Groin Be Treated?
Question: what is the quickest way to relieve very tight calve and leg muscles, even cramping in groin and hamstring area ?
Brief Answer:
Oral muscle relaxants will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
-To relieve the tight muscles.
-Have Rest.
-Icing of hamstrings.
-If pain, take anti-inflammatory drugs and local gel. Oral muscle relaxants will also help.
-Stretching of hamstrings by pulling both legs towards chest with hands below knees.
Prevention of such cramps-
-Take enough calcium, Vit D and B complex vitamins.
-Do stretching for 15 minutes before you exercise.
-Use proper shoes.
-Strengthening your hamstrings.
-Get serum electrolyte levels checked.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Take care
Dr Praveen Tayal
Oral muscle relaxants will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
-To relieve the tight muscles.
-Have Rest.
-Icing of hamstrings.
-If pain, take anti-inflammatory drugs and local gel. Oral muscle relaxants will also help.
-Stretching of hamstrings by pulling both legs towards chest with hands below knees.
Prevention of such cramps-
-Take enough calcium, Vit D and B complex vitamins.
-Do stretching for 15 minutes before you exercise.
-Use proper shoes.
-Strengthening your hamstrings.
-Get serum electrolyte levels checked.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Take care
Dr Praveen Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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