MUSCLE CRAMPS 911
A few blog posts ago, we talked about the ultimate stretch, which explored how stretching can help with muscle cramps management. Today, let's get a quick snapshot of what a cramped up muscle looks or feels like and what we can do about it in that moment itself. So, what happens when your muscle cramps up? The affected muscle1:- Will feel harder than normal to touch
- May show visible signs of twitching
- May cause excruciating pain if it is severe
- Stop doing the activity that triggered it
- Gently stretch and massage the area
- Then, apply a heat pack to relax the muscle
