The cramp is a painful and transient contraction of a muscle. It may occur before, during or after (sometimes for hours) the muscles were highly stressed.
The main causes of cramp are the lack of warming before exercise and the absence of a period stretching after exercise. Other causes are lack of hydration, inadequate sodium salt (lost through sweat)...
It is important to stay hydrated by drinking sugar and mineralized water. The training must be planned on a gradual basis, without exceeding its capacity.
The cramp occurring under water is not due to effort, but rather the phenomenon of weightlessness, which lost the perception of the position and the muscle is constantly active. Cold water and cold generally favor the onset of cramps.
Cramps are usually harmless. It particularly affects athletes and the elderly. During a cramp, avoid using sudden muscle, massage and stretch slowly, then relax. If cramps come back too often, especially without a special effort, it is best to consult a doctor.
13 avril 2010
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