Total Posts: 87
2.1 Years Ago

I'm hoping someone out there in the big world can help me! I've just commenced running (2 - 3km per session) BUT I'm finding that during the night one of my calves will cramp quite serverly. The cramp goes away eventually, but then I'm left with a massive knot in the middle of my calf for the following 3 - 4 days which makes it very difficult to even walk. NO matter how much massage or stretching or heat or muscle relaxant cream will do anything. The knot will just disappear when it feels like it. So really, my muscle is just constantly contracted. As you can imagine, this puts quite a dint in the routine.

I've had ultrasounds on my calves to see if there were clots or varicous veins... but nothing!

I'm wondering if anyone out there experiences similar problems or has a solution for me?

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks,

Liv

Total Posts: 1142
2.1 Years Ago

Water, drink lots. Potassium, eat bananas and/or get some in pill form. Calcium before bedtime, glass of milk, yogurt or pill form.

Articles:

http://www.americanrunning.org/displayindustryarticle.cfm?articlenbr=1776

http://www.crampshelp.com/

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0NHF/is_2_22/ai_n6016886

Hope this helps, Ms. Liv!!!!

Total Posts: 87
2.1 Years Ago

Good to hear from you!

Thanks for the articles... I'll hopefully get a chance tomorrow to sit down and read through them.

Hope you are having an active week!

Cheerio,

Liv