74/365 Massage Your Muscle Cramps Away

Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night with a muscle cramp or "Charlie horse" in your leg? It's a terrible feeling that could be due to dehydration, low potassium, low sodium, low carbohydrate levels, or a lack of stretching.

In order to remedy the situation, try any and all of these:
- stretch the muscle that is ailing you
- massage, squeeze, or knead the muscle; massage the tendons (the tissue that attaches your muscle to bone) of your muscle
- apply pressure to the trigger points, the spots that feel very tense, for a few seconds
- have a banana or salty snack
- drink a glass of water

The best way to prevent muscle cramps in the first place is to stretch very well after exercise and to stay hydrated.

In health,

Lauren