Exercise-Induced Muscle Cramps: Causes & Prevention
Posted November 17th, 2007 at 1:00 PM by Jared Markowitz
Section: Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab
Exercisers are often told that muscle cramps are caused by lack of salt (sodium) or low potassium. However, recent studies show that athletes in endurance events who suffer cramps usually have normal sodium and potassium levels.
A review of the current literature from Buenos Aires, Argentina shows that doctors don’t know very much about exercise-induced muscle cramps (Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, July 2007).
The most common cause appears to be muscle damage. Athletes may be able to prevent cramps by slowing down when they feel the muscle pulling and tightening, and picking up the pace only when the muscle feels good again.
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November 17th, 2007 at 6:16 pmCramps can also be caused by not be fit enough to handle the strain. Think about a situation where you are racing and go out faster than you “should”. A cramp can occur when the muscle is not properly trained and is overexerted.
December 2nd, 2007 at 5:59 pm