Muscle and calf cramps

Sudden calf cramps or painful muscle tension can strike us completely unexpectedly in everyday life or during sporting activities. They often occur at night or during strenuous physical activity. The muscles in the calves, thighs, or feet are particularly affected. But what exactly is behind them, and how can these cramps be effectively relieved or prevented? Here you'll learn what the causes are and how you can best support your muscles.

What to do about muscle and calf cramps?

Everyone knows the feeling of suddenly experiencing a painful muscle cramp during exercise or in the middle of the night. Doctors call this involuntary tension of individual muscles or entire muscle groups a "contraction." It occurs primarily in the thighs, calves, under the soles of the feet, or in the toes.

Massage, heat and magnesium for muscle cramps


With gentle massage or stretching of the affected muscle, this condition will soon pass. Usually, it is caused by a harmless electrolyte imbalance. The body is usually lacking magnesium, in particular. However, an insufficient supply of other minerals, such as potassium,calciumand sodium can be causative factors for muscle cramps. Furthermore, excessive muscle strain coupled with fatigue and dehydration, or prolonged stress, can lead to muscle cramps.

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