VIDEO: What can be done about hand cramps?

• Antispasmodic herbal teas made from peppermint, lemon balm, lavender, rosemary or basil are easy to prepare and also very refreshing and tasty. You can collect the herbs you want and dry them yourself, or you can get the already dried teas from the herb shop or pharmacy. The preparation of the teas is very simple: you pour 1 tablespoon of dried - with fresh, chopped herbs 2 tablespoons - with 1 liter of water, it should no longer boil, but it should be very hot. Let the infusion sit for about 10-15 minutes and then pour it off using a tea strainer.
• In general, you should have at least 2 liters (water, tea, self-mixed fruit juice spritzers) to ensure a sufficient fluid balance. This is particularly important because sweating or With physical exertion, the body loses important minerals such as magnesium, calcium, sodium, and iron with the water. One then speaks of a "disturbed electrolyte balance" which is significantly involved in the symptoms of cramps.

The right diet to prevent cramps

If you are prone to having cramps in your hands (or calves), you shouldn't just go on your daily one Pay attention to fluid intake, but the minerals, which are not sufficient in a disturbed electrolyte balance exist, the

body also feed through your diet. A breakfast cereal made from oatmeal, nuts and fruit (especially bananas), vegetables for lunch and for nibbling on Sunflower seeds instead of chips - your mineral balance is balanced and the cramps are noticeable less common.

Loosen the muscles in the case of cramps in the hands

• Your goal must be to bring the muscle fibers back to normal function - that is, to tighten and relax. Try slowly and carefully to stretch the cramped hand with your sound hand. To do this, hook the fingers of both hands together and gently pull the hand several times for approx. 20 seconds apart. After a while this exercise leads to a relaxation of the muscles.
• A hand massage after the cramp improves blood circulation and the muscle comes to rest again. At the end of the muscle, start stroking gently in the direction of the heart - massage the muscle in this way for approx. 5-10 minutes for him to relax. Apply massage oil (olive oil is also possible) to the area to be massaged so that the skin does not redden and remains supple.


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Ask a doctor about common cramps

If you have frequent convulsions, talk to your doctor about them. He will arrange a blood test so that possible deficiency symptoms can be clarified. A lack of magnesium is often responsible for the cramps. To remedy the deficiency symptoms, he may prescribe magnesium supplements in the form of tablets (chewable or lozenges).