Leg cramps in the elderly, treatment methods for leg cramps in the elderly

As people age, their bones start to lose calcium, their muscles start to atrophy, and the elderly are more likely to suffer from leg cramps. Leg cramps can cause leg numbness, leg pain, and unstable standing. Therefore, once the elderly have leg cramps, they should be treated immediately. So what are the treatments for leg cramps in the elderly?

1: First, sit up from your back and straighten the cramped leg as much as possible without bending the knee. Pull the cramped toes in the opposite direction of the cramp and hold for a few minutes. If there is a family member to help, they can hold the front sole of the cramped foot and pull it in the opposite direction of the cramp. The patient should resist it with force to ensure that the calf is in a stretched state.

2: The second is to apply anti-inflammatory and analgesic ointment to the spastic muscles. You can also use sports spray, and then rub and massage the calf muscles to relieve muscle spasms.

3: The third is to focus on pressing the Weizhong point of the affected limb (at the midpoint of the popliteal crease, between the biceps femoris tendon and the semitendinosus tendon), Zusanli (located four horizontal fingers below the outer knee, on the edge of the tibia), Yanglingquan (on the outer side of the calf, in the depression below the front of the fibular head), Chengshan point (in the middle of the back of the calf, when the calf is straightened or the heel is lifted, there is a sharp depression under the gastrocnemius muscle belly), Kunlun point (behind the lateral malleolus, in the depression between the tip of the lateral malleolus and the Achilles tendon), Taixi point (on the inner side of the foot, behind the medial malleolus, in the depression between the tip of the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon) and other acupoints to soften the tendons, relieve urgency, activate blood circulation, and relieve spasms and pain. If the patient is very nervous, pinching the Ren Zhong point just above the middle of the upper lip and the Hegu point between the thumb and index finger can calm the patient and relieve the pain.

4: Fourth, use a hot water bag or hot towel to apply heat to the gastrocnemius muscle (muscle on the back of the calf) of the affected limb to improve local blood circulation and promote the excretion of metabolic products. After the hot compress, also pay attention to keeping the calf warm.

1: 1. Press the Ren Zhong point with your thumb or index finger until you feel a sore sensation. 2. Sit up immediately, straighten your legs, and then use both hands to bend the sole of your foot toward the instep.

2: 3. Press the sides of the heel with your thumb and index finger, and rub it up and down vigorously. 4. Get out of bed and walk immediately after the cramp occurs, and push the ground with the front of the affected foot despite the pain.

", to quickly relieve the spasm and pain of leg cramps, and usually "slow down to treat the root cause", actively treat calcium deficiency and leg blood circulation problems. General calcium supplements are difficult for the elderly to absorb, and they should take drugs to treat osteoporosis under the guidance of a doctor, pay attention to consuming more calcium-rich foods such as milk and soy products in their diet, actively participate in physical exercises that are physically possible, such as walking, jogging, etc., and avoid excessive fatigue and cold. If the patient has arteriosclerosis, he should also adhere to standardized treatment, pay attention to adequate rest, and avoid local blood supply disorders caused by blood vessel damage and leg cramps.