What should I do if I get calf cramps while running?

Some people like to exercise very much in their daily lives, but when they exercise, they are prone to calf cramps, which is very uncomfortable. Not only will it hinder your exercise plans, but it will also easily cause psychological problems when running. So if we occasionally get calf cramps while running, how should we alleviate this problem?

01. First of all, you can supplement some calcium to the body. Many times cramps are caused by a lack of calcium in the body. Now that we all know the reason, we need to supplement the body with more calcium. You can eat more calcium-containing foods, such as milk and seafood. You can also buy calcium supplements at pharmacies.

02. Secondly, you can apply hot compress to the cramped area. When we have cramps, we can soak a towel with appropriate warm water and apply it to the painful area, and repeat this several times. Heat expands and cold contracts. Hot compress can expand blood vessels and promote blood circulation, which is more useful for cramps.

03. Finally, warm up before exercise. Often times people forget to warm up before exercising and jump right into the action. This causes the body, which was originally in a static state, to not be able to adapt and has to gather all the cells together immediately. This causes cells to swell and become disordered, causing discomfort. At this time, you should use your fingers to press the Weizhong point (the center point of the depression behind the knee), Chengjin point (the highest point of the posterior calf muscles), Chengshan point (the bifurcation of the posterior calf muscles), etc. Quickly rubbing your calves with both hands for a local massage, or pressing or tapping your calf muscles with your hands, can help relieve muscle spasms and improve discomfort.

This is what we should do when we encounter calf cramps while running. This can quickly relieve your physical discomfort, and you need to pay attention that if you have cramps for a long time, you need to supplement more vitamins, which can help alleviate your current condition.