What to do if the leg muscles are suddenly pulled?

What to do if the leg muscles are suddenly pulled

Many people have the problem of sudden tension in the leg muscles. Especially during night sleep it is more. Sleep is interrupted by intense pain. Legs can no longer be straightened or folded. Sometimes the leg muscles can become tense even after standing straight after keeping the leg folded continuously or even after starting to walk in the morning. Anyone at any age can have this problem. However, this muscle tension is more common among the elderly and women.

Reasons for leg muscle tension are:

Dehydration or lack of water in the body.
Excessive exercise and exertion or excessive pressure on the leg muscles.
If you work sitting or standing.
If the body is deficient in calcium, potassium, magnesium.
During pregnancy, especially in the last 3 months.
Apart from this, if the blood circulation in the legs is disrupted, it can also be due to drug addiction, arthritis, diabetes, thyroid, kidney, heart problems.

What to do if the leg muscles are tight

If the legs are tense, the muscles should be relaxed quickly. Stretching the muscles will also reduce the pain
You can keep your feet elevated with a pillow under your feet
You can give a hot compress with a hot water bag for a while
Ice can be used if the muscles are swollen

Ways of prevention

Leg muscles should be exercised regularly, especially before going to bed
Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day to eliminate dehydration in the body, you can also eat fruit juice, canned water.
Calcium-rich foods—milk, eggs, nuts, liver, green vegetables, etc. should be consumed in sufficient quantity.
Avoid smoking, drinking alcohol
Practice walking at least 5 days a week for 30 minutes
One should change the position or walk every hour without sitting continuously for a long time

Watch the video to learn more about what to do if you have a muscle strain: