Muscle cramps are sudden, involuntary contractions that occur in various muscles. These contractions are often painful and can affect different muscle groups.
Commonly affected muscles include those in the back of your lower leg, the back of your thigh, and the front of your thigh.
You may also experience cramps in your:
- abdominal wall
- arms
- hands
- feet
- The intense pain of a cramp can awaken you at night or make it difficult to walk.
- A sudden, sharp pain, lasting from a few seconds to 15 minutes, is the most common symptom of a muscle cramp. In some cases, a bulging lump of muscle tissue beneath the skin can accompany a cramp as well.
Causes of muscle cramps
Muscle cramps have several causes. Some cramps result from overuse of your muscles. This typically occurs while you’re exercising.
Muscle injuries and dehydration can also trigger cramps. Dehydration is the excessive loss of fluids in the body.
Low levels of any of the following minerals that contribute to healthy muscle function may also cause muscle cramps:
- calcium
- potassium
- sodium
- magnesium
Is homeopathy effective for cramps?
Homeopathic medicines help to reduce muscle weakness and control the disease progression.
What are the best homeopathic medicines for cramps?
There are many homeopathic medicines that can be used to treat leg cramps.
10 Best homeopathic medicines for cramps.
| Homeopathic medicine |
Symptoms | Better | Worse |
| Argentum nit | May be associated with nausea and passing wind. Also colic | Fresh air and cold | Warmth and at night |
| Arnica | Wind and pain in stomach |
Lying down | Heat |
| Bryonia | Nausea and thirst, abdominal pain, constipation |
Cold | Warmth |
| Chamomilla | Belching and biliousness. Abdominal distension | Heat | At night |
| Cup met | Intermittent colic | Cold drinks | Cold air |
| Gelsemium | Cramp in muscles of forearm. Difficulty sleeping | Continued motion | After emotion or excitement |
| Mag phosph | Windy colic. Weakness in arms and hands |
Warmth and bending double |
Cold and night |
| Rhus tox | Pain in joints and between shoulders |
In warmth and during motion | At night and during rest |
| Vert alb | Soreness and tenderness of joints. Sciatica | Walking and warmth |
Night |
| Zinc met | Twitching of muscles. Chilblains |
Rubbing | Open air and after food |
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