Night Leg Cramps

Archive for June, 2009

How many times have you or someone you know been woken up in the middle of the night by painful leg cramps and nothing you do seems to make it go? Do you have the time to wait for the painkillers to take effect? It is a pain that is very acute and immediate. So anything that can be done to relieve this painful condition will be most welcome.

But what is special about this kind of pain is that, just as it comes on so suddenly and with such acute pain, so also it calls for   quick and immediate pain relief treatment  . Taking the usual route of pain relief drugs might not be exactlywhat you need because the effect is not immediate and anyone with the onset of a muscle cramp in the night wants relief ‘right here, right now!’.

In this case time is of the essence! No-one wants to wait in this situation

Rubbing the legs, which is often an immediate reactionary response, doesn’t actually work and often contributes to a worsening of the pain. The problem with muscle cramping is that the muscle becomes locked and very tight so it can’t just be shaken off or immediately exercised away and indeed trying this can even lead to more pain. So there is often a feeling of helplessness in the face of this spasm attack.

So what can be done about it?

When there are so many remedies and conventional treatments out there that don’t seem to work all that well it is really refreshing to come across a  self help technique  that not only works well but also so quickly. Those who learn to apply this amazingly simple technique are often totally surprised by its results and the comment ‘ What happened to the pain, it’s gone?’ is an often heard and exciting response

This natural, drug free and effective treatment is called EFT, short for Emotional Freedom Technique, and despite its name, works amazingly well and very quickly on physical pains such as those caused by muscle spasms and many more, where conventional therapies often fail. In fact this  do-it-yourself pain relief  procedure has shown remarkable results in thousands of clinical applications.

It is possible to obtain complete pain relief within minutes and there are thousands of glowing testimonials as to its effectiveness for this and many other painful conditions. In addition, besides a ‘quick fix’ the results can also be long lasting and in this case you can say goodbye to night leg cramps for ever.

According to the theory of EFT, pain has two main causes. The first is attributed to the imbalance of subtle energy flow. Repairing disruptions in these subtle energies by tapping on the acupuncture points or "release points" on the body can lead to  complete pain relief.

As the muscle immediately softens and the cramping dissolves, along with the pain by the simple application of the eft technique those who use it are often left in amazement at its power.

The second cause is said to be negative emotions. These are said to have an adverse effect on the body by triggering the release of nasty chemicals that lead to stress, constriction and pain. With a little finger tapping on the main acupuncture points and a specifically chosen focus, the body is given the signal to relax and as it does so, painful symptoms disappear.

So next time you find yourself in the middle of a painful leg cramp it might just be worth giving  the eft technique  a try. It is a remarkable gift to the world

EFT and Hypnotherapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques 

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Emotional Freedome Technique EFT – Attracting Abundance with EFT

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She is a living example of working with the law of attraction, and clearing the blocks using the meridian tapping technique called EFT

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The adverse effects of drugs on children’s health has more and more parents disturbed. Moms and dads want to know if there is more that they can do for their child than to give them medication.

Many children’s medications often not only mask a child’s symptoms, but can generate negative side effects. Their desire to attain a healthier state for their children has encouraged parents to find health care options that support their child’s own inherent ability to be healthy.

Chiropractic care is that option. All children are healthier with 100% nerve function. When the nervous system is highly functioning, the immune system, which is controlled by the nervous system, is able to do what it’s meant to do, which is keep your child healthy. In the case of children’s health, "the best offense is a good defense." Everyday, children are exposed to a huge variety of airborn, food-born, and contact bacteria.

So many bacteria, in fact, that it would be inconceivable to immunize them against them all.

Your Camarillo Chiropractor is very familiar with colds, sore throats, ear infections, fevers, colic, asthma, tonsillitis, allergies, bed-wetting, infections, pains, falls, stomach-aches, and the hundred and one little (and big) things children go through as they are growing up.

One of the functions of a chiroractor is to keep your child healthy and strong so that the complaints that appear to be an inevitable part of childhood, either will not affect your child as fiercely or won’t affect them at all. Chiropractic treatment assists in removing interferences to the innate healing power that runs through your child’s body. When that power is unleashed, the changes that take place many times appear to be profound.

Furthermore, a child is lesslikely to be injured at play or in sports when his or her spine is in alignment. In addition, children who receive regular chiropactic care don’t appear to experience as many "growing pains" and leg cramps as other children.

Today, we are finding at your Chiropractor that more and more moms and dads are bringing their children to us for general childhood health concerns. Every child is have the right to express their entire potentiality. Chiropractic adjustments for children at your chiropractor is safe, gentle and effective.

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Popular opinion seems to be that carbonated drinks are by definition unhealthy. But could this, in fact, be a popular misconception? It could even possibly help to prevent night time leg cramps

In the United States, we call our favorite flavored carbonated drinks soda pop. The carbonation process is what puts the "fizz" in soda pop.

It is the amount of dissolved CO2 which causes carbonic acid in drinks, and this directly affects the quality and different tastes of various carbonated drinks, including soda pops and soft drinks. Click here for more carbonated water information.

In many soft drinks, carbonation is used to give these drinks their distinctive taste. Diluted carbonic acid is the cause of the fizzy taste, not, as many believe, the bubbles.

Carbonated water, also known as sparkling water, is plain water into which CO2 gas has been dissolved, and is the primary ingredient of most "soft drinks" or "soda pop".

In the past, these drinks were produced in the home by putting water in a seltzer bottle then adding CO2. Club soda, usually identical to plain carbonated water, may sometimes contain a small pinch of salt or trace minerals. These can cause the salty taste of home-made soda pop. To create some good old soda pop, just add some drops of concentrated flavors.

If it has enough mineral content, the drink is classified as sparkling water. At allfreightfree.com you can discover — and purchase — a large assortment of calorie-free flavors to jazz up sparkling water with great tastes. Instead of consuming more and more soda pop, this might be a positive alternative for your family.

Carbonated drinks marketed as diet soda offer a calorie-free way to make sure your family drinks plenty of water; after all, we all know that the better drinks taste, the more kids will drink, and the more your kids drink, the healthier it is for your family.

If anyone in your family is athletically active, this flavored drink will also make sure they stay properly hydrated while exercising.

Thus avoiding the potential problem of developing leg cramps in the night and cramps in other parts of the body

This has been an extremely hot summer; two-a-day football practices are already underway for college and high school players. Football mom, you might consider providing the team with flavored carbonated drinks; be sure that everyone drinks appropriate amounts and stays well-hydrated.The kids will love you and, who knows? maybe the coach will, too. This could be a good project for your football booster club to take on.

The summer heat has made drinking water extremely important in fact, it has made it a dangerous summer even for Texans, who are used to hot summers. But we are not use to day after day of 100 plus temperature with high humidity and little infants and the elderly are especially vulnerable.

It is plain that not all carbonated drinks are identical. So, flavored carbonated drinks could be a good option for you and your kids, and maybe even for your elderly neighbor. We are, after all, our brother’s keeper.

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Although night leg cramps are quite a common occurrence their cause is still a matter of debate and can be the result of different causes at various times.

Yet there are a few common themes, such as doing too much stretching too quickly or prolonged sitting or in response to deficiencies in diet or certain side effects of some drugs. It is also believed that cramps can occur as a symptom or side effect of cetain diseases like diabetes, hypoglycemia, arteriosclerosis or an underactive thyroid gland.

Other suggested causes include problems such as poor circulation where the muscle isn’t receiving a good blood supply or enough oxygen, a pinched nerve or cramping as the result of an injury.

Here are a list of remedies for leg cramp relief. Simply select and click on the ones that appeals to you.

•  Natural Cramp Relief Remedy 

•  Quinine For Cramp Relief  

•  Vitamins for leg cramps 

•  Hypnosis for a good night’s sleep

•  Deep relaxation for muscle cramp relief

Leg cramps can also be quite common during pregnancy and this is oftenbecause of the added weight being borne by the legs, or the muscles becoming more tired than they would normally pre-pregnancy or a mineral deficiency as more is used up for the growing foetus. As the uterus expands during pregnancy it may also put pressure on the nerves that run down into the legs and lead to cramping.

Leg cramps can result in quite sharp and severe pain, most often in the calf muscle as the muscle goes into uncontrollable spasm and suddenly contracts very tightly. The pain is acute but only lasts a short time, usually no more than a few minutes (which can feel much longer when you are suffering!) and sometimes you may be left with tenderness in the affected area for some time afterwards.

The trouble is, when this happens regularly and most usually at night, waking you up from sleep, it can become quite distressing and can affect your whole day by being fatigued, even though the condition itself is not serious or life threatening.

Some of the prescription drugs that seem to be associated with cramping include water tablets or diuretics, penicillamine and nicotinic acid. Deficiencies in diet might include not having enough potassium, calcium or magnesium which can result in an electrolyte imbalance, not enough vitamin E or A and even simply not having enough water, so becoming dehydrated.

Regular cramping seems to be relieved by making sure you take enough moderate exercise and doing some stretching, increasing your intake of essential minerals and vitamins, making sure you drink plenty of water and stay well hydrated and relaxing the muscles with massage or a warm bath. Sometimes when the cramping is severe and persistent, quinine is suggested as a treatment but this may involve unpleasant side effects such as dizziness or blurred vision.

Here are some related posts that may be of further interest:

What Causes Leg Cramps In Pregnancy And What You Can Do About It?

Remember that if your muscle cramping is constant, pain is persistent, or if you notice swelling in your leg, call your doctor. These could be signs of a blood clot which needs immediate medical attention. Blood clots, if left untreated …  

Underlying Causes and Treatments for Stomach Bloating

If you have muscular aches, LEG CRAMPS, headaches, irregular heartbeat and water retention (including bloating and swollen feet/ankles) this could easily be a factor. I have had poor luck with potassium pills if for no other reason than the ones in the store contain so little potassium. … The only thing I can recommend in this regard, should the earlier methods fail, is to start a medical journal about what foods you eat, when you eat it and how you feel later. 

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