CRAMPS

WHAT IS A CRAMP
a sudden, involuntary, spasmodic contraction of a muscle or group of muscles, especially of the extremities, sometimes with severe pain.

CAUSES OF CRAMPS

• Poor blood circulation in the legs
• Insufficient stretching before exercise
• Exercising in the heat
• Muscle fatigue
• Dehydration

TREATMENT

• stretching
• icing the muscle
• warming the muscle,
• taking a bath with Epsom salt

WHAT IS THE EFFECT OF PICKLE JUICE

• Many athletic coaches belive it helps cure cramping
• Their is no proof to support this theory