#034 Muscle Cramps: Causes, Relief and Prevention

In this video Doctor Andrea Furlan explains what are the main causes of muscle cramps, how to treat leg pain caused by cramps and how to prevent them.

Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:38 Charley Horses or Choppers
00:48 Calf, foot, tight muscles
01:00 Altered neuromuscular control theory
01:30 Six types of cramps
01:52 Pregnancy related
02:17 Neurogenic muscle cramps
03:31 Medical conditions
04:05 Exercise associated muscle cramps
06:58 Side effects of medications
07:52 idiopathic muscle cramps or nocturnal leg cramps
08:59 Stretching on the wall
10:10 Stretching in bed

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ALERT: This video is not intended to replace medical
advice. If you think you have a condition that is
causing you pain, please consult with your doctor
to get a diagnosis and a treatment plan for you.
The intent of this video is only for educational
purposes.
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[survivorbuzz]

Very informative! Leg cramps run in my family. My podiatrist recommended 800 mg magnesium daily which worked very well. When my cardiologist told me to stop taking it I halved the dosage to 400 mg daily the halved it again to 400 mg every other day. The cramps began to return. When I informed my cardiologist of this he relented and told me that I could resume the supplement. I now use 400 mg per day and have been free from night time leg cramps ever since.

[neetachakravarty]

Last month I got severe cramps on the INNER AND OUTER SIDES of BOTH LEGS at the same time. This is unusual. The pain was excruciating. I had not seen this video then. Now I will be better prepared. Thank you.

[Piecemaker]

Your videos are like you have me as your patient. Mom always told me during leg muscle cramps, "Toes to the Nose." Your examples at the end prove it works.

[mtharickmrazeed]

Loving daughter doctor I'm Tharick Sri Lankan. Elderly 67 year retired Warrant Officer 1 . Your advice is very important for my leg cramps at night. Cardiac vascular patient. Much more advice appreciate. Thanks for you May the God bless you in every time when you see all of

[elzbietadaniowicz]

Tak mało trzeba. Trochę serca i mówić do człowieka i być z nim i tu w tym wirtualnym świecie klikam i mam lekarza Doktora który chce mi pomóc bo ja nie mam wiedzy i pytam dlaczego boli a lekarz nic nie mówi tylko miesiącami trzeba czekać na badania aby coś doradzić i podpowiedzieć jak pomóc sobie. Dziękuję Pani Doktor bo Bóg wybrał Panią do tego zawodu. Gratuluję

[radiolmd]

To the point. Concise. Full of practical information 👌

[jebnajerp]

Thank you Dr. Andrea for making this video. From time to time I got muscle cramps. I soak my feet in a bucket with hot water and pour hot water in my leg after few minutes the cramps or tightening of my muscles were relieved. I will try the exercise that you demonstrated if I get cramps again but I hope will never happen again.

[natt]

Thanks for posting this video, the simple exercises, is an eye opener to me, since I suffer from a reoccurring episodes of leg cramps.

[BinhNguyen-jtwq]

THANK YOU DOCTOR FOR LISTENING MUSCLES CRAMPS, VERY HELPFUL.

[nathanas]

These videos are the BEST! Your pleasant presentation style, expert advice are awesome! You’re an asset to your profession and patients!

[lilacoo]

Its absolutely a blessing to be able to watch this doctor’s videos during these difficult times. 🙏🏽

[urmilajithoo]

Doctor Furlan, , thank you for a clear slow and helpful presentation. I will share that when I get a cramp, two sips of tonic water
also gives immediate relief.

[sydneyfernando]

Thank you so much Doctor for the clear speech and demonstration I will try it

[maribelmorton]

This was the most comprehensive talk on muscle cramps. Thanks!

[grazynamigda]

Pani Doktor pisze z Polski bardzo dziękuję za tak cenne filmiki i wiadomości wraz z ćwiczeniami BARDZO Dziękuję i POZDRAWIAM, korzystam z tych lekcji

[barbarasnyder]

Thank you for your advice and caring and for your free advice.This kindness is so appreciated and can save so many folks from unnecessary medical expenses in these very hard times. God bless you for what you do.

[manuelpagayunan]

Thank you Dr. FURLAN for educational info. God bless you all .

[mirceaorasanu]

Bravo bravo avem nevoie de așa explicații, sănătate, sănătate dr cu inimă ❤️ mare!

[sallybruska]

I have had muscle cramps in my legs since I was a teenager and off and on in my adult years. A few years ago my doctor found out my B-12 was low and magnesium also. I always had little muscle twitches and these meds have helped alot. I still have some leg cramps but not as bad as before. Someone also told me about drinking pickle juice. I thought it was an old wives tale. I might try it. Glad I watched this video!

[angelakoroma]

I always have cramps on my right foot up to my muscle and feet. Dr I am going to do this exercise. Thank you for sharing God bless you