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Jun 25, 2008 -
You're running full speed ahead and suddenly you get an excruciating pain in your side: the dreaded side stitch. Nothing kills a good workout like getting cramps and luckily there are a few things you can do to keep them at bay. Here are five easy to follow tips:
- Try to avoid eating one to two hours before a workout.
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Jul 27, 2007 -
So last night I was sitting on the couch and suddenly my foot cramped, leaving my toes spread wide apart for a good couple of minutes -- Of course I was running around the house screaming like a banshee. About 30 minutes later, the same thing happened, just on the other foot. What gives?
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Mar 13, 2008 -
Believe it or not, no one can definitively explain the cause of muscle cramps. Unfortunately many endurance athletes are eager to know why cramps occur and how to prevent them. There are several plausible theories on what causes these debilitating involuntary spasms of muscles including: excessive heat, dehydration, and the loss of electrolytes, to muscle fatigue, insufficient training, and poor stretching habits.
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Sep 25, 2008 -
You're asking, and I'm answering . . .
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May 29, 2008 -
No one knows the origin of the term Charley Horse, but when you are in the grips of one of these awful nocturnal cramps you don't really care if it comes from an early baseball player or an injured race horse. You just want the pain to stop. And just like the origin of the expression, no one has yet to pinpoint a single cause for these cramps.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Considerations
- Common Causes
- Home Care
- Call your health care provider if
- What to expect at your health care provider's office
Illustrations
Chest stretch
Groin stretch
Hamstring stretch
Hip stretch
Thigh stretch
Triceps stretch
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Muscle cramps are involuntary and often painful contractions (movements) of the muscles.
Alternative Names
Cramps - muscle
Considerations
Muscle cramps are common and may be stopped by stretching the muscle. The cramping muscle may feel hard or bulging.
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Dec 05, 2006 -
Chances are high that you've had a Charley horse at some time in your life. No doubt it was painful, but did you ever wonder what causes those dang cramps and how you can avoid them? While the exact cause of muscle cramps remains a mystery, it is believed they come from overexertion and dehydration.
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Oct 30, 2009 -
I feel bad throwing out pickle brine, but I never know what to do with it when I eat the last pickle. My friend saves the juice for her Bloody Mary mix but I'm not a big fan of the brunchy cocktail. But apparently pickle brine has another use — as a sports drink!
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Oct 20, 2009 -
It's not every day that you see a pregnant woman going for a run, like Miss Kourtney Kardashian here. On her hour-long jog, I'm sure she got some stares and whispers. Not just because she's famous, but because she's got a big bun in the oven.
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