Muscle cramps are a common complaint in medical practices. While it is difficult to assess exactly how many people suffer from muscle cramps, some estimates are as high as 33% of all adults over age 50.

While there are many potential causes of muscle cramps, let's explore the 3 Common Causes:

Taking certain medications can be the culprit of your muscle cramps. Talk with your doctor if you think this may be you.

There are several classes of medications, including pseudoephedrine (a drug used to treat nasal congestion), statins (medications that treat high cholesterol), and diuretics (medications used to treat high blood pressure) that can cause involuntary muscle cramping.

If this is the case for you, continue reading because the following ideas on what to do about muscle cramps will help even if your muscle cramps are caused by medication side effects!

Being dehydrated is one of the top reasons people get muscle cramps. Dehydration is a chronic problem, especially in the US and especially as we get older.

One simple way to check if you are well-hydrated is to note the color of your urine. If it is dark yellow, you need to be drinking more water. If it is pale, you are probably drinking enough water. 

Another simple test is to pinch the skin on the back of your hand between your thumb and forefinger for about five seconds. Called the skin turgor test, when you release the pinched skin, it should rapidly go back into place. If it stays “tented up” or moves slowly back into position you may be dehydrated.

No matter - everyone can benefit from drinking more water! A good rule of thumb is 1/2 your body weight in ounces everyday. Ex: 150 pounds, 75 ounces of water daily. 

Finally, using this really fun water jug may give the incentive you need to get your water in everyday. 

You can also infuse your water with fruit or veggies (cucumbers are my favorite!) to make it taste better! Add a pinch of sea salt to help your body absorb the water and keep you out of the bathroom

Electrolytes = Salts. And not just Sodium!

Many people have not only heeded nutritional advice to avid fat for years (equally as damaging), they have also avoided salt for years. This is especially true as we get older and health health becomes more of a focus.

But there is much more to the salt story than just plain old table salt, or sodium. There are several salts available to us from the environment, such as calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium!

By adding a full spectrum of salts to your diet - not just sodium from iodized table salt - allows your muscles to properly contract and relax, eliminating muscle cramps.

One easy way to get more electrolytes is by using a full spectrum salt for your food. I'm talking a really good Sea Salt. My favorite is Real Salt...don't be afraid to add real sea salt to your food!

You can also try adding a pinch to lass of water. Nervous about salting your food or just don't like the taste? Epsom salt baths - yep! - can be especially helpful! A magnesium lotion can also help as the body absorbs magnesium through the skin. 

Hopefully, this training on 3 Common Causes of Muscle Cramps & What To Do About It was helpful and you now have some resources to help if or when they strike!

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