Erin Neise
20.58 - From the Cleveland Clinic: •Stretch: Straighten your leg and then flex it, pulling your toes toward your shin to stretch the muscles. Stretch the cramped muscle, and gently rub. For a thigh cramp, try pulling the foot on that leg up toward your buttock. Hold on to a chair to steady yourself. •Massage: Use your hands or a roller to massage the muscles. •Stand: Get up. Press your feet against the floor. •Walk: Wiggle your leg while you walk around. •Apply heat: Use a heating pad or take a warm bath. •Apply cold: Wrap a bag of ice in a towel and apply it to the area. •Take pain medications: Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen to help with the pain. •Elevate: Prop up your leg after the cramp starts to feel better.
