References
- ^Rowland LPCramps, spasms and muscle stiffness.Rev Neurol (Paris).(1985)
- ^Schwellnus MP, Drew N, Collins MMuscle cramping in athletes--risk factors, clinical assessment, and management.Clin Sports Med.(2008-Jan)
Drugs are not recommended as first line treatment of routine muscle cramps. Muscle cramps can be often relieved by stretching of the affected muscle or massage.[1] Stretching the muscle for 10 to 20 seconds, followed by 20 to 30 minutes of passive tension on the muscle (i.e., keeping the muscle lightly stretched but in a comfortable relaxed position), and then by rest, is often effective after the initial muscle contraction has subsided (in order to prevent further cramping).[2]