2024-02-13 07:08:00
How to prevent cramps in the elderly
1. If there is no prohibition or restriction on drinking water. Drink regarding 2-3 liters of water/day.
2. Before going to bed, you can exercise your leg muscles by cycling gently for 2-3 minutes to loosen and stretch the muscles.
3. Sip a sports drink before and following exercising.
4. Exercise regularly. To increase strength, flexibility and muscle endurance. Choose a form of exercise that is low impact and does not move very quickly, which is suitable for the elderly.
5. Stretch your muscles regularly. Especially before and following exercising.
6. Get enough rest. And eat all 5 food groups, especially foods that contain the mineral potassium, including bananas, oranges, calcium, including milk, and small fish that can be eaten whole. Foods that contain vitamin E such as nuts, vegetable oils, vitamin B12 such as fish and eggs in the evening meal.
7. Avoid cold weather. And while sleeping, keep your legs and feet warm by covering them with blankets or wearing socks.
8. Find a pillow to put under your feet while you sleep.
9. Choose the right shoes. To help reduce the work of the calf and sole muscles during the day.
10. If following taking medicine you have cramps that you didn’t have before, you should consult your doctor further.
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