From time to time, everyone has gotten a cramp. What we remember about them is that they come on with no notice and hurt so much you don't want to move. Cramping is a sign of an exhausted muscle, dehydration, lack of appropriate blood flow and electrolyte imbalance. Understanding your body and its needs is key to preventing cramping.
These are involuntary muscle contractions. Your muscle is unable to relax. It can involve one muscle or several at one time.
They are very painful normally and last from seconds to minutes. They may happen quickly then go away and come back or stay intense for minutes at a time.
There are several ways a doctor can tell when palpating the area or doing tests that it is a muscle cramp and not a tear.
Dr. Amie Gregory DC, CCEP is a sports chiropractor that has tools for helping with cramps. There are Amino Neuro Frequency discs made specifically for cramping as well as cold laster, Graston Technique and adjustments to the area allowing it to move better and get better blood flow.
Painkillers such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen can help but it does not solve the problem, it just takes the pain away momentarily.
The key is really understanding how and why you are getting cramps and finding solutions to the problem. Our chiropractor in San Francisco can help with muscle cramping and sports injuries. Contact us today!
References:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15466-muscle-spasms
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/muscle-cramp/symptoms-causes/syc-20350820#:~:text=Overuse%20of%20a%20muscle%2C%20dehydration,Inadequate%20blood%20supply.
3150 18th Street, Suite 334
San Francisco, CA 94110, United States
8-12pm
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
3-6PM
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
3-8PM
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Closed