First Aid For Muscle Cramps

Facts About Muscle Cramps

• Muscle cramps are seen by overload or fatigue
• The legs or fingers are stretched out and the area relaxed
• The seizures occur sporadically, but in repeated cases you should be examined by a doctor

Background

• Muscle cramps can occur suddenly. This is typically due to a tightening or contraction in a single muscle or group of muscles
• The cramp can usually be relieved by stretching the tight muscles
• Cramps can be caused by a large loss of fluid through sweat. In that case, it is important to get the person to drink plenty, like a sports drink containing salts and sugar

• One should consider whether there are individual cases or several cases without significant provocative factors.

• Single-sided convulsions do not require medical treatment, but repeated cases should be investigated.

• Cramps that arise in connection with sports are relieved at rest. Cramps related to epilepsy will require contact with a doctor.

First aid

• In the hand
  • Stretch the bent fingers by bending them backwards
  • Massage your hand to relieve the cramp further
• In the foot
  • Stretch the bent toes by pushing them upwards
  • Help him / her to stand on the forefoot (front part of the foot)
• In the lower leg
  • Stretch your knee and press the foot upwards
  • Lots of muscle muscles
• On the back of the thigh
  • Stretch your knee by pushing the leg up and forward while pushing your knee down