Pressure point for calf cramps

Herby

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Does anyone know of a pressure point to relieve a calf cramp? My 13 year old son experiences these (thanks to my genes) and I'd like to help out when he's in pain.
 

Change

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Straighten the leg out completely and draw up his toes. You may have to do it for him in case he can't do it himself. Keep them like this until the cramp relaxes and it should be alright. Make sure he is getting enough sodium and enough potassium in his diet.
 

smellsrfun

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This is exactly what I do. I grab my toes and pull them towards me and it releases or relaxes the muscles. Man those leg cramps really hurt. They are awful when you get them when you are sleeping!
 

greentea

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Yes it really hurt. Thanks for the tips because I also need it especially in the past. Normally I would just massage my calf till the pain stops and the cramp goes.
 

Herby

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Thanks for the tips everyone. It hurts my heart to know how much pain he's in since I've experienced these myself. How do I make sure he's getting enough sodium and potassium? What foods would you suggest?
 
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