2026-03-25 17:13 UTC
you basically just want to stretch whichever muscle is seizing up. if it's your calf you want to pull on your toes.
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@P1k1e@lemmy.world 2026-03-25 17:41
I usually just try and relax it before the cramp hits critical mass. Stretching is always a "it's stuck" response
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@ChickenLadyLovesLife@lemmy.world 2026-03-25 21:27
That can trigger the muscle to contract even more, making the cramp worse. The thing to do is to contract the muscle group opposite of the muscle that is contracting, which forces the cramping muscle to relax. So for a calf cramp, try to raise your foot using the muscles on your shin.