Friday, June 10, 2011

Muscle Cramps

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Muscle cramps, everyone gets them, but why do we get them? I had always wondered about the cause of muscle cramps and I was glad we were able to spend time this semester discussing what factors cause them. There are actually a few different causes of muscle cramps. These causes include overuse of a muscle, dehydration, inadequate blood supply, and nerve compression. Some of these causes are more serious than others. 

This website gives a more in depth description of what a muscle cramp is, as well as what factors cause them.


This video gives tips on relieving and preventing cramps in athletes.


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