Calf Muscle Problem
Once upon a time, I used to have cramps in my calf
muscle, when I told this to a neighbor of mine, he also said that it happens to
him. So, one day, we both went to a familiar doctor to find out the problem and
the solution.
We found out in detail from the doctor -
Sometimes there may be some physical problems behind
our lack of good and peaceful sleep. It is difficult to find a person who has
not experienced severe pain due to the calf muscle contracting during sleep.
Whenever you go near an elderly person, you can see them complaining about this
health problem. But depending on the situation, this problem can occur to any
person.
The thick and long muscles on the back of the leg from
below the knee are called the calf muscles. What is the reason for such sudden
tension in the veins of the legs, what to do! What are the ways to prevent it -
some suggestions can be taken -
Why does it happen? The physiotherapy consultant says
about this - ---
1. Deficiency
of calcium, magnesium, potassium in the body.
2. Excessive
exercise, exertion or overuse of the leg muscles.
3. Dehydration.
4. Very
cold weather.
5. During
pregnancy, especially towards the end, the veins become tense due to lack of
essential minerals.
6. This
can happen due to sitting for a long time, standing on a hard place, and wrong
posture while sleeping.
What should you do? --
1. You
can straighten your legs and lightly massage the muscles on the back of your
legs.
2. You
can soak them in hot water for fifteen to twenty minutes.
3. Don't
worry, because if you are in a relaxed position, the pain will go away in a
while.
4. The
tension that occurs during pregnancy usually goes away after delivery.
Prevention methods --
i.
You should do calf muscle stretching
regularly.
ii.
Standing straight and leaning on your toes
stretches the calf muscle. Hold for ten seconds and lower your legs. Do this
three or four times. At least once a day.
iii.
Sit with both legs straight and try to
pull your feet forward with a towel. Hold for ten seconds and release. Do this
five to six times.
iv.
Walk for thirty minutes at least five days
a week.
v.
If there is a lack of sufficient water in
the body, the leg muscles feel tight. So drink plenty of water or fluids. Such
as soup, fruit juice, coconut water etc.
vi.
Eat calcium-rich foods. For example -
eggs, milk, green vegetables, fruits, liver etc. You can take calcium
supplements on the advice of a doctor.
vii.
Avoid some positions, for example -
sitting with your legs crossed puts pressure on the legs and disrupts blood
circulation. So do not sit in such a position. Do not stay in the same position
for a long time and change it every two to three hours.
viii.
Those who have more cramps or tension at
night can take a hot bath before going to bed.
ix.
Swimming is a very good exercise. You can
swim at least three days a week.
From my own
experience - sleep disorder is a major cause of restless leg syndrome. So
ensure good sleep by following the rules for exercise and sleep. Good sleep is
definitely necessary to lead a healthy life
