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Cramps can be caused by many things from dehydration, overusing or straining a muscle, pregnancy, poor circulation or due to certain medications.
Frequent cramps can interrupt your exercise and daily activities, sleep and general quality of life.
Gentle flexing and stretching of the muscles before and after exercise may help soothe occasional leg cramps, while some people find that applying heat or ice may offer temporary relief.
However, if you experience frequent leg cramps, don’t ignore it. Seek medical advice to find out what might be causing them.
Is intermittent claudication related to leg cramps and discomfort?
Intermittent claudication presents as muscle pain and discomfort which occurs during activity and usually stops within 10 minutes of rest. The muscle pain is due to reduced blood flow in the blood vessels caused by plaque build-up, also known as atherosclerosis.
People who suffer from intermittent claudication or leg cramps typically manage their symptom by walking less, walking slower or taking rests when walking.
What many people don’t know is that frequent leg cramps or intermittent claudication are mainly caused by a lesser-known medical condition diagnosed as Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), or commonly called poor circulation.
Quick facts about PAD
A person with risk factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, a smoker or ex-smoker increases the risk of PAD.
Getting relief for your leg cramps or discomfort
Having leg cramps may discourage you from exercising. Even just walking can be a challenge due to the pain and discomfort caused by intermittent claudication, which can discourage or prevent anyone from exercising. However, it is very important to keep exercising because exercise such as walking helps to pump blood flow around your legs and feet.
Revitive Circulation Booster is a registered medical device, endorsed by the Australian Physiotherapy Association, which offers drug-free therapy for people medically diagnosed with PAD. For people who suffer from symptoms caused by poor circulation associated with medically diagnosed PAD, Revitive may
- improve circulation in the legs during use
- reduce pain and discomfort in the legs while walking
- increase walking distance before the onset of claudication symptoms or leg pain
It is important to remember that inactivity, a sedentary lifestyle, smoking, living with diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol are risk factors for poor circulation associated with peripheral arterial disease. People with these risk factors are advised to consult their doctor to understand more about PAD and how to help prevent or manage their condition.
Consult your doctor regarding peripheral arterial disease. Early management with supervised exercise and a balanced, healthy diet could help. Revitive is designed to complement your existing treatment plan.
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