Horrible Leg Cramps - Prevention Tips?

whatever he is doing at his job, find a new way to do it. Need to know what the job entails.

Functional trainers specifically look at problems in a persons occupation and work to correct the problems or find another way to do the task that is not leaving the body in bad shape.

If they become so severe, like mine, you can go to Walgreens and there is a bottle called Leg Cramps that works wonders!

My son is a world athlete and his nutrionists has him drink coconut water. Gatorade should be avoided because of the sugar content. It may take some getting use to drinking the coconut water but it's the best for cramps. Tried and true in triathalon athletes. Just sayin'.

Just seems odd that someone who has had a physical job for a long time suddenly has pain.

Not checked but if you are in the states have you been in the heat wave? Dehydration lack of salt
Change in diet? Not enough fat and protein
Change of boots - bad fit, one heel slightly lower
Change in work, more twisting, less stability, new power tool
Something has to have changed
Good luck sorting it out.

It sounded simple but you don't suddenly find a hard job to be much harder and painful.

Another common reason for cramping is simply dehydration. During exercise we lose water from our bodies through sweat. Drinking coffee or caffinated tea before class can advance this dehydration! A good idea is to drink water before, during, and after a workout if you frequently experience muscle cramps and see if this is all it takes to decrease muscle tension. If this doesn't help, keep in mind that the nutrients we consistently consume play an important roll in the efficiency of our muscles. In order to work efficiently, our muscles rely on a balance of common yet essential vitamins and minerals, specifically sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc. These minerals are collectively known as electrolytes. A balance of electrolytes speeds up the absorption of water in our bodies. The sports drink Gatorade is an excellent remedy for muscle cramping because it hydrates the body as a liquid and also contains all the essential minerals to aid hydration. If you're thinking that Gatorade is scarily neon and high in sugary calories, I have to agree.

Instead, try drinking coconut water (not coconut milk) before each workout and has experienced a complete absence of muscle cramps! It's amazing. Coconut water is low in fat and calories, with a natural balance of sodium, potassium, and magnesium (the essential electrolytes). It's a great, natural alternative to Gatorade, and it's not neon. Coconut water can be found in health food stores. Another proven remedy for muscle cramps is Quinine water. Quinine is found in tonic water (just check the label, because not every brand of tonic water contains quinine). To benefit from quinine, bring a small bottle with you to class and sip it just as soon as you feel a cramp coming on. Typically, the cramp will disappear in a matter of moments!

Have him eat bananas, they contain potassium, and they will help. It seems odd that he's having leg cramps if he's had this job a long time, you'd think his body would be used to it by now.

How is he sitting? Is he wrapping his legs behind him on the chair legs? Is he crossing his legs at the ankle? I've got leg cramps that way before. I assume he's not taking Lasix because that can cause horrible leg cramps, it did for my father *and* my brother.

Sounds like he's low on potassium. He should talk to his doctor and get his blood tested.