What are Muscle Cramps?
A muscle cramp is a sudden, unexpected tightening of one or more muscles. The contraction of muscles can be painful. They’re common, involuntary and unpredictable
Symptoms
- Painful involuntary tightening or contracting of muscles
- Muscles twitch under your skin and it feels hard when touched
Causes
- Not enough stretching
- Overusing the muscle
- Dehydration
- Restriction in the blood supply
- Stress
Treatment Options
- Stretch the muscle
- Massage the affected area
- Apply heat or cold pack
- Take painkillers
- Magnesium supplementation
- Take warm baths or shower for better blood circulation
Why is Magnesium Important?
- Maintenance of normal muscle contraction and relaxation
- For energy metabolism in the body
- For proper cell, tissue, and organ function
- Reduces inflammation caused by muscle cramps or muscle tightness
Reasons for Topical / Transdermal Magnesium
- Faster and more efficient onset compared to oral form magnesiu
- Oral form magnesium is only absorbed in the intestines and as low as 24% of orally taken magnesium is absorbed.
- Topical form magnesium is absorbed immediately to the applied area.
- Significantly increases cellular magnesium levels and reducing the frequencies of cramps
- Magnesium levels in blood may not be indicative of magnesium levels within the muscles
- Less risk of diarrhoea. Less risk of drug-drug interaction
This is for educational purposes only. Kindly consult healthcare professionals for further information.