Muscle cramps

Nothing can end a workout faster than muscle cramps. But have you ever wondered what causes them? The Mayo Clinic mentions these common factors:Health Tips* Straining or overusing muscles.* Being dehydrated.* Keeping a muscle in the same position for a long time.* Having poor blood supply to affected muscles.* Having

By our correspondents
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November 20, 2015
Nothing can end a workout faster than muscle cramps. But have you ever wondered what causes them? The Mayo Clinic mentions these common factors:
Health Tips
* Straining or overusing muscles.
* Being dehydrated.
* Keeping a muscle in the same position for a long time.
* Having poor blood supply to affected muscles.
* Having compressed nerves in the spine.
* Getting less-than-required amounts of dietary minerals, such as potassium, magnesium or calcium.

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