Relief measures for calf cramps include acupoint stimulation, changing body position, local massage and hot compresses, and avoiding irritation.
1. Acupuncture point stimulation: Acupuncture points mainly include Cheng筋穴,委中穴, 足三里穴, Chengshan point, etc. Acupuncture point pressure can relieve calf cramps.
2. Changing position: Calf cramps can be relieved by changing position, for example, when lying down, the quilt presses the back of the foot so that the muscles are in a tense state. At this time, you should immediately remove the compression of the object, straighten the lower limbs and use both hands to trigger the forefoot, slowly pulling the calf, to relieve cramps.
3. Local massage and hot compresses: hand massage and hot towel hot compresses can have a relieving effect on calf cramps.
4. Avoid stimulation: After relief, avoid the reoccurrence of calf cramps, but also avoid cold stimulation, external injury, excessive fatigue and so on.
5. Calcium supplementation: If the cramps are caused by a lack of calcium, you need to actively supplement calcium and vitamin D, and get more sunshine.
If calf cramps persist without relief, please consult a doctor in time, so as to avoid delaying the condition and causing adverse consequences.