Cramps are an involuntary contraction of a muscle that, although it generally lasts for a short time, is usually very painful. Many people experience these cramps at night, especially in the legs, feeling general tension or spasms in the calf, thigh, or foot muscles. When we are sleeping or falling asleep, it is even more annoying and painful.
Yoga is a practice that can help you in cases where you are surprised by a cramp at night. It can also help you with other pains, as it brings physical and mental relief. Here you will know a quick and simple posture so that you can quickly calm the pain of a cramp.
What could be some of the causes of leg cramps?
- Get a lot of exercise.
- Working standing or sitting for many hours.
- Lack of potassium, calcium and other minerals.
- dehydration.
- Some medications, such as birth control pills, may cause cramps.
- Have flat feet.
Quick yoga pose to calm cramps
It is known as Viparita Karani and it is very simple. To do it:
- Lie down on the floor, with your buttocks close to the wall. Go slowly raising your legs until you get to fully stretch them on the wall, forming a square with your body. Relax your arms in a cross on the floor.
- Inhale and exhale slow and deep.
- This will help you relax your legs.
How to prevent cramps?
- Drink at least 2 liters of water per day.
- Avoid drinks with alcohol or caffeine.
- Choose foods rich in calcium, potassium and magnesium.
- If you exercise, stretch your muscles well before and after the activity.
What other posture can I do?
- Lying on the floor, stretch one leg well on the floor; bring the other one closer to you so that you can take the thumb in your hand as if it were a pincer.
- Now go stretching little by little. If you feel that you cannot, help yourself with a strap or belt passed behind the sole of your foot.
- This will help you relax hip circulation and soothe stiff legs.
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