Leg cramps are common problems for many people and at the time very frustrating and painful experiences that break your sleep and hinder your daily activities. There are many remedies that have been passed from generation to generation but some are helpful and some are not. Many take painkillers but that too not good for their health for a long duration. Muscle cramps are much more common in pregnant women, older people, people suffering from thyroid disorders, and those who have low magnesium levels. Many peoples who suffer regularly from muscle cramps in the leg have tried various remedies, but there is one remedy that have be known by many people and have gained popularity putting a bar of soap under the bed sheets. I know it's strange but it works so there is no reason not to try it
The reason and theory behind putting a bar of soap under our bedsheet are that the soap releases a chemical called Magnesium. This magnesium helps to reduce muscle pains. Magnesium is an important mineral that is involved in muscle contraction and relaxation. It also plays a very crucial role in regulating muscle function.
There is no scientific evidence to support that keeping a bar soap under our bedsheet can relieve muscle cramps.
Despite any scientific evidence, many people claimed that putting soap under their bedsheets has helped them to relieve muscle cramps. Many have also claimed that regularly doing this has cured their muscle cramps altogether.
If you are curious to try this remedy then there are a few things you should keep in your mind and they are as follows:
1. Always use plain bar soap without any fragrances or chemicals. This is because you should not expose yourself to potentially harmful chemicals and only release magnesium from the soap.
2. Put the bar of soap under your fitted bed sheet near, near to foot area of the bed. This is because it will help you not to roll accidentally over the soap during the night.
3.Try the remedy for a few nights to see if works for you. Many remedies take time to show their result and do not give after just one night.
If you do not experience any relief from the muscle cramps after trying these steps of this remedy then don't get disheartened. There are many other ways you can try to get over the pain.
Stay Hydrated:
Not drinking enough water is the main cause of muscle cramps, especially during physical activity. Try to drink plenty of water throughout your daily routine and especially before, during, and after
your exercise routine.
Stretching:
After your exercise routine stretching can help you to prevent muscle cramps. If you want you can do stretching before your exercise too. Make sure you are stretching all of your major muscles involved in your exercises.
Heat treatment:
Apply heat with a hot bag, electric heat pad, or hot cotton cloth to the affected area to increase the blood flow and relax the muscle.
Massage:
Massage the affected area with the foam
roller, massage ball, and vibrator on the affected area to help relax the muscle and gradually increase the blood flow.
Eating Potassium and Magnesium rich foods and supplements:
Bananas are a rich source of potassium which is a crucial mineral that helps lowering muscle pains. Potassium deficiency is the main factor for painful cramps, in eating a few bananas per day can help you in relieving pain.
Also, magnesium and potassium supplements can help with your muscle cramps.
