How to get rid of muscle cramps?

[helloitsmethere]

Okay, so I started doing squats, lunges and side abductions for three days now and my inner thighs and hips hurt... how do I relieve the pain?
Also, does anyone know any remedies for a sprained ankle (I have no idea now I got it) because I can barely walk now.

[Telekinetic-Potato]

Stretch. Hold positions for about 2 minutes and then go down further. Stretching should take a long time to do properly and believe me once you do it for a good 15 to 20 minutes foe maybe 2 or 3 days in a row. You'll be amazed how much easier it is to move.

Also hydrate more. Check the color of your pee until it is pretty close to clear.

Potassium is also good. Bananas have a good ammound but you may want to get some kind of concentrate (powder or pill) to jump-start with.

You can also try drinking more mild (For calcium) and consuming more protein I forget specifically why this helps with cramps but it's very healthy to muscles, can accelerate weight-loss ( I know high-school wrestlers who use it as a way of making weight) Protein is also what your mussels use as building material to get stronger.

You should also slow down a bit. I'f your cramping and you have just increased how active you are by a lot, that's a big sign that you need to stretch and let your body get accustomed to that kind of performance gradually.

The two big ones are stretching and hydration.

[helloitsmethere]

This was really helpful, thank you! :)

[Mario21]

Stretching lol... that also happened to me, and how I took them away is just keep working out lol but that actually works by the way so keep hitting the gym 👍👊

[carinerose]

It's normal. You just started working out so your muscles are just healing the best way they can. Stretch and wait, because only time will make them stronger.

[helloitsmethere]

Thank you! :)

[KittieCat]

Are you cramping or sore? Cramps you heat them up and stretch them out. KT tape helps. If sore, just keep stretching. For the ankle RICE it

[helloitsmethere]

More than likely sore, I meant to say that.
Thanks for the advice.

[KittieCat]

No problem!

[ak666]

Some light stretching can help, over-the-counter pain killers (should help for the sprained ankle which takes some time), you can apply hot/cold treatment to the sore areas, and maybe make sure you get a good amount of protein to speed up the healing process of your muscle fibers.

[helloitsmethere]

Thanks for the advice!

[anonman32]

stretching after the work out would be good for that. i dont know what can be done about a sprained ankle.

[helloitsmethere]

Thank you!

[iAMNirvana]

So as everyone said stretching helps. Make sure you stretch after your workout.
You can eat cherries. Cherries have good minerals that actually reduces muscle pain and cramps. Eat 30 to 40 cherries a day.

[Yanoa_Yanza]

You stretch! After practising, I'm stretching, or my legs will feel like some stinging weights the next day. If I stretch everything after the training, I won't feel a thing the next day :)

[Mustachekitteh]

Stretching and heat.

[helloitsmethere]

Thanks

[Maxemeister]

Lmao just go swimming or something for exercise