How to care for muscle spasm after stroke

For muscle growth problems that occur after a stroke, you must pay attention to care and work in your daily life. Of course, basic treatment medications are indispensable. In life, you must pay attention to maintaining good ventilation, avoid strenuous exercise, and pay attention to nutritional supplements such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium.

1. Wear comfortable shoes. Flat feet and other anatomy issues make some people particularly susceptible to leg cramps. The right shoes are one way to make up for it.

2. Loosen the bedding. Many people like to cover themselves tightly with the quilt when they sleep. But especially when lying on your back, the quilt may press on your feet, causing the gastrocnemius and plantar muscles to become tense. Tight muscles are more likely to go into cramps. Just loosen the bedding a little.

3. Stretch your muscles. Stretching your gastrocnemius and foot muscles before bed can help prevent cramps in the first place. The stretching method is the same as that used to stretch the gastrocnemius and foot muscles when the leg cramps. You can also place the front of your foot on the first step of the stairs and slowly press your heel down so that your heel is lower than the step.

4. Drink plenty of water. If you are active (including walking, gardening, and housework), you need to drink fluids to avoid dehydration, but don't drink too much. Large amounts of fluid can dilute the sodium level in your blood, which can cause a variety of problems, including muscle cramps. How much water you should drink depends on your activity level and the food you eat. Because thirst stimuli become weaker with age, we may forget to drink enough water as we age. Some people also worry that drinking too much water will lead to more frequent trips to the bathroom, especially at night.