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8 ways to ease muscle spasms and cramps [slideshow]
1. Stay hydrated with plenty of pure water
Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance can also cause muscle cramping, especially among athletes. When people play sports in the heat, run long distances or work out in elevated temperatures or for extended periods of time, they lose electrolytes and fluids through sweating. As a result, dehydration and electrolyte imbalances occur that can trigger muscles to spasm and cramp.
Drinking eight to 10 glasses of pure or filtered water per day should bring you back to healthy levels within a few days. (Some studies suggest people are habitually 2 quarts of water low.)
Read: When to drink more water
