Cramps hot or cold compresses

When cramps occur, hot compresses should be applied instead of cold compresses. If cold compresses are applied when cramps occur, it will aggravate the local muscle spasm, because the cold can directly stimulate the local muscles and make them over-contract, which will aggravate the condition. In the hot compress at the same time it is recommended that the patient also take the following measures: 1, the patient can take the reverse stretching way to lift the spasm, such as the back of the calf cramps, the patient can straighten the knee joint, after hand pulling the toe, so that the ankle joint excessive dorsal extension to relieve cramps. 2, the patient can drink some ginger soup, after adding salt, honey and so on, to replenish electrolytes. 3, patients can also use The patient can also use non-steroidal to anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving drugs, such as Nimesulide, Ibuprofen and so on. If the cramps are caused by factors such as calcium deficiency, the patient can also take oral calcium supplements. Finally, if these treatments do not relieve the pain, a visit to an orthopedic clinic is required.