Cramps are painful and involuntary contractions of a muscle or muscle group. They can affect athletes, the elderly and pregnant women during rest, sleep or after voluntary contraction of a muscle. When they are temporary or relieved once the affected muscle is stretched, they are said to be essential and are often benign. However, they should not be neglected because sometimes they come from various conditions such as kidney failure, atrophic myotonia, rhabdomyolysis or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, among others. In general, they appear as a result of poor posture, muscle fatigue, dehydration, trauma or infections.
Symptoms
Cramps are manifested by involuntary muscle contractions accompanied by pain. Although short-lived, this pain is sometimes unbearable and most often appears in the flexor muscles of the feet, arms and legs, but can also occur more rarely in the back and neck.
Homeopathic remedies to relieve cramps
To overcome recurrent cramps, various homeopathic medicines are used as a long-term treatment, such as cuprum metallicum 15 CH combined with magnesia phosphorica 7 CH. The recommended intake is twice a day, morning and evening, at a rate of 5 granules for each remedy. Cuprum metallicum 9 CH is recommended for subjects suffering from regular nocturnal cramps. The dosage is 5 granules at bedtime for one month, but if necessary, the treatment can be repeated. Finally, for those who suffer from muscle cramps, 5 granules of Cuprum metallicum 5 CH every 10 minutes for the first hour and then 5 granules three times a day are recommended. A massage of the painful area with arnica oil accelerates healing.
Some remedies are more recommended depending on the patient's profile. Thus, for the elderly, it is preferable to take nux vomica 5 CH alternately with plumbum 5 CH and causticum 5 CH. Sarcolacticum acidum 5 CH is especially suitable for athletes. The dosage is 5 granules three times a day after an active day. Finally, 5 granules of Magnesia phosphorica 15 CH is recommended for spasmophilic spasmophiles at the time of attacks.
When to see a doctor?
Cramps that are too painful, persistent or regular require a medical consultation, as well as when the care provided does not relieve the symptoms or bring any improvement. If the cramps appear in the neck or back and are accompanied by a feeling of numbness or weakness, it is also advisable to see a doctor, who can prescribe the appropriate treatment.
