Comments on: Hot Or Cold For Leg Cramps? http://www.nolegcramps.com/2008/06/14/hot-or-cold-for-leg-cramps/ Your one-stop source for leg cramps information. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:45:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: mylittlesunbeam http://www.nolegcramps.com/2008/06/14/hot-or-cold-for-leg-cramps/#comment-108 mylittlesunbeam Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:25:09 +0000 http://www.nolegcramps.com/?p=49#comment-108 I would tend to side with whatever feels best for your body. It isn't something that is going to make or break you, in other words, it is a soothing treatment, and treatments are intended to make you feel better. If you prefer the ice, use it! If the heat soothes you more, then I recommend heat. Either way, limit how long you use them, either for more than 20 mins at a time can cause damage. I would tend to side with whatever feels best for your body. It isn’t something that is going to make or break you, in other words, it is a soothing treatment, and treatments are intended to make you feel better. If you prefer the ice, use it! If the heat soothes you more, then I recommend heat. Either way, limit how long you use them, either for more than 20 mins at a time can cause damage.

]]> By: aperry82 http://www.nolegcramps.com/2008/06/14/hot-or-cold-for-leg-cramps/#comment-105 aperry82 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:59:42 +0000 http://www.nolegcramps.com/?p=49#comment-105 If the cramp is due to muscle overuse or from a sports injury, apply a cold compress on the area around the cramp but not on it. A warm compress after the swelling has subsided will promote the circulation of blood in the muscles and ease the pain. If the cramp is due to muscle overuse or from a sports injury, apply a cold compress on the area around the cramp but not on it. A warm compress after the swelling has subsided will promote the circulation of blood in the muscles and ease the pain.

]]> By: aims2084 http://www.nolegcramps.com/2008/06/14/hot-or-cold-for-leg-cramps/#comment-102 aims2084 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:57:15 +0000 http://www.nolegcramps.com/?p=49#comment-102 When I was in physical therapy they started with the hot, worked it out a little bit and then put cold on it. When I was in physical therapy they started with the hot, worked it out a little bit and then put cold on it.

]]> By: sevenslave http://www.nolegcramps.com/2008/06/14/hot-or-cold-for-leg-cramps/#comment-99 sevenslave Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:48:37 +0000 http://www.nolegcramps.com/?p=49#comment-99 I usually use a heating pad for my leg cramps. I've found that cold compresses are better for sprains. I usually use a heating pad for my leg cramps.

I’ve found that cold compresses are better for sprains.

]]> By: Twnkls1 http://www.nolegcramps.com/2008/06/14/hot-or-cold-for-leg-cramps/#comment-93 Twnkls1 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:16:22 +0000 http://www.nolegcramps.com/?p=49#comment-93 I would definitely use the hot because what it does is relaxing the muscle. The cold freezes the muscle only causing temporary relief. I would definitely use the hot because what it does is relaxing the muscle. The cold freezes the muscle only causing temporary relief.

]]> By: marmor653 http://www.nolegcramps.com/2008/06/14/hot-or-cold-for-leg-cramps/#comment-91 marmor653 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:12:12 +0000 http://www.nolegcramps.com/?p=49#comment-91 I have also found that alternating cold and warm works well. Make sure you alternate every 15 minutes, also make sure there is a barrier with the cold compress (like a wash cloth). That way the ice pack is not directly on the skin. I have also found that alternating cold and warm works well. Make sure you alternate every 15 minutes, also make sure there is a barrier with the cold compress (like a wash cloth). That way the ice pack is not directly on the skin.

]]> By: larkkangel63 http://www.nolegcramps.com/2008/06/14/hot-or-cold-for-leg-cramps/#comment-89 larkkangel63 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:04:15 +0000 http://www.nolegcramps.com/?p=49#comment-89 I have used both hot and cold and only the hot seems to work. It relaxes the muscle. The cold just seems to bother me more. If I soak in a hot bath, it also gets better. I have used both hot and cold and only the hot seems to work. It relaxes the muscle. The cold just seems to bother me more. If I soak in a hot bath, it also gets better.

]]> By: MAS11 http://www.nolegcramps.com/2008/06/14/hot-or-cold-for-leg-cramps/#comment-88 MAS11 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:03:38 +0000 http://www.nolegcramps.com/?p=49#comment-88 Hot doesn't feel as good at first, but in the long run it is much better for you. Hot doesn’t feel as good at first, but in the long run it is much better for you.

]]> By: tkaboni http://www.nolegcramps.com/2008/06/14/hot-or-cold-for-leg-cramps/#comment-84 tkaboni Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:55:50 +0000 http://www.nolegcramps.com/?p=49#comment-84 About a year ago, I had surgery twice on my right knee due to an injury. Ever since then, I have suffered from leg cramps and leg pain from my hip down. For me, I have to use a combination of cold and hot. I use the cold to reduce the pain and do this for about 10 minutes. I then wait another 10 minutes or so and add the heat, this relaxes and loosens up the muscles so they are not so tight. About a year ago, I had surgery twice on my right knee due to an injury. Ever since then, I have suffered from leg cramps and leg pain from my hip down. For me, I have to use a combination of cold and hot. I use the cold to reduce the pain and do this for about 10 minutes. I then wait another 10 minutes or so and add the heat, this relaxes and loosens up the muscles so they are not so tight.

]]> By: gg4you4170 http://www.nolegcramps.com/2008/06/14/hot-or-cold-for-leg-cramps/#comment-74 gg4you4170 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:33:57 +0000 http://www.nolegcramps.com/?p=49#comment-74 I don't belive that hot or cold will help on your legs. My best bet is putting on a long pair of stockings. I don’t belive that hot or cold will help on your legs. My best bet is putting on a long pair of stockings.

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