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posted at 5/7/2009 9:32 PM BST

purpleflower

Total posts: 9218
First post: 1/10/2006
Last post: 14/11/2009

Hi everyone

Whats the best way to deal with cramp? Its on my leg and theres a dull ache.

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Re: Cramp

posted at 6/7/2009 11:44 PM BST

snaggle

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First post: 5/1/2005
Last post: 4/10/2009

In Response to Cramp:

Hi everyone Whats the best way to deal with cramp? Its on my leg and theres a dull ache.
Posted by purpleflower

Stretching.

Try flexing your ankle by pulling your toes whilst lying with your leg straight. Or stand in front of a wall, about two feet away, lean forward so your hands are against the wall, with your heels on the floor and back and knees straight to stretch your legs.

Massaging the area can help, as can a heat pad. If you are exercising, it's important to warm up first by stretching to try and prevent cramp, as is taking adequate amounts of fluid.

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Re: Cramp

posted at 7/7/2009 7:08 PM BST

purpleflower

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Hi Snaggle

Thanks. My leg is strapped up atm as it really hurts.

Three thunderstorms today does not help as my tubigrip got wet - I've just washed it and it looks as good as new.

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Re: Cramp

posted at 11/7/2009 2:30 PM BST

purpleflower

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First post: 1/10/2006
Last post: 14/11/2009

Hi everyone

Still wearing a tubigrip as I have still got the dull pain but on Thursday it was OK and I was able to walk about no prob.

I suppose its one of those things that comes and gos.

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