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  Muscle cramps have become the most common suffering among the people and it is found irrespective of gender, geographical area, nature of food, work pattern etc. But the individuals who often walk for long , stand for prolonged period or give more exercise to their the legs/relative muscles are prone for getting the cramps more likely. Even though it is not a life threatening problem it disturbs their routine or to their profession even. Ayurveda system of medicine contributes significantly in the treatment of muscle cramps and in few of the cases it provides complete relief too. Common causative factors for muscle cramps: The presentation may vary from mild twitching to excruciating pain. Forearm, Thigh, Abdominal wall, Arms, Flanks, Jaw etc Abrupt onset of pain in localized muscular area Fatigue Inability to do the proper and routine muscular actions Bulging lump etc Common lesions of Muscle cramps Forearm, Thigh, Abdominal wall, Arms, Flanks, Jaw etc Clinical features of Muscl...

Muscle cramps have become the most common suffering among the people and it is found irrespective of gender, geographical area, nature of food, work pattern etc. But the individuals who often walk for long, stand for prolonged period or give more exercise to their legs/relative muscles are prone for getting the cramps more likely. Even though it is not a life threatening problem it disturbs their routine or to their profession even. Ayurvedic system of medicine contributes significantly in the treatment of muscle cramps and in few of the cases it provides complete relief too. Why does it occur?   It is caused as a result of involuntary and forcible contraction of relative muscle that does not relax. Hence contracted muscle fibers are stiffened/ swollen and produce series of twitching which results in severe pain on sudden actions. In case of muscular fatigue it may cause even without proper actions also. Ayurvedic understanding about muscular cramps/spasms: In ...