Non-drug therapies for the secondary prevention of lower limb muscle cramps

Hawke, Fiona; Sadler, Sean; Katzberg, Hans D.; Pourkazemi, Fereshteh; Chuter, Vivienne; Burns, Joshua

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd008496.pub3

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“…Unfortunately, there is limited research evidence on the symptomatic treatment of muscle cramps, and existing guidelines are based mainly on expert opinion 20. Non-pharmacological interventions are the cornerstone of muscle cramp treatment and these often give sufficient relief; however, many patients may have already tried one or more of these without success before seeking medical help 21.…”

Section: How To Treat and What To Advise Patients With Muscle Cramps ...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Muscle cramps and contractures: causes and treatment

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Muscle cramps are painful, sudden, involuntary muscle contractions that are generally self-limiting. They are often part of the spectrum of normal human physiology and can be associated with a wide range of acquired and inherited causes. Cramps are only infrequently due to progressive systemic or neuromuscular diseases. Contractures can mimic cramps and are defined as shortenings of the muscle resulting in an inability of the muscle to relax normally, and are generally myogenic. General practitioners and neurologists frequently encounter patients with muscle cramps but more rarely those with contractures. The main questions for clinicians are: (1) Is this a muscle cramp, a contracture or a mimic? (2) Are the cramps exercise induced, idiopathic or symptomatic? (3) What is/are the presumed cause(s) of symptomatic muscle cramps or contractures? (4) What should be the diagnostic approach? and (5) How should we advise and treat patients with muscle cramps or contractures? We consider these questions and present a practical approach to muscle cramps and contractures, including their causes, pathophysiology and treatment options.

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Section: How To Treat and What To Advise Patients With Muscle Cramps ...mentioning

confidence: 99%