MUSCLE CRAMPS Still some unknowns, but from my current...
Peter Tierney@drpetertierney
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Feb 25, 2025
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MUSCLE CRAMPS
Still some unknowns, but from my current understanding here is how I would approach if you were suffering with cramps during exercise.
Still some unknowns, but from my current understanding here is how I would approach if you were suffering with cramps during exercise.
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There are longer term strategies (strength & capacity), short term (hydration & fuelling), and also acute (immediately before and after onset of cramp).
Cramps are thought to be induced by fatigue related interference with muscle-excitation.
Cramps are thought to be induced by fatigue related interference with muscle-excitation.
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Pickle juice (often mixed with pepper, lemon juice and a few other ingredients) can help alleviate muscle cramps.
The mechanism is thought to be from “short-cutting” the muscle excitation. You don’t even have to swallow it - simply swirl it around your mouth a few times.
The mechanism is thought to be from “short-cutting” the muscle excitation. You don’t even have to swallow it - simply swirl it around your mouth a few times.