Does anyone know how to stretch out your thigh, or to un-cramp it?
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You can stretch by raising your foot backwards and pulling it up with your hand until you feel pressure in your thigh. If this does not work you can apply warm water to relax the muscle and alleviate your cramp.
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You can't; however, you can stregthen the surrounding muscles, allowing you to "hold it" for longer periods of time.\nIf you've ever flexed a muscle that seems to be right in the middle of your thigh, that's the muscle that controls all the organs in that area. Simply flexing it for 10-20 seconds whenever you get bored or whatever can will build it up over time, strengthen a variety of functions in that area. I heard about it for men, but muscles are the same in everyone, so it should work for anybody.
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I struggled on my spiral at first too but it got TONS better so don't worry. Just...\n\n(1) Stretch every morning and night.\n\n(2) Hold on to the back of a chair or a windowsill and bring your leg up into spiral postion stretch it as high as you can and HOLD it there for about 30 seconds then let it down, rest for a second and do it again. Repeat about 5-6 times, try and work up to 10 times. \n\n(3) When you do it just keep thinking "Stretch Stretch Stretch" and push yourself to get your leg higher and higher and eventualy your muscle will get strong enough to lift your leg into postion everytime.
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ALL OF THE OTHER ANSWERS are good.and do try them. i used to manage a HEALTH SPA and here is something you can do,Lay on the floor, put your legs and feet up on a sofa or comforetable chair. this tips the urtus back and relieves the cramps.  but a hot bath first then  up with the legs and feet, is even better...do it 20 min at a time...it will help.
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The best is to train your neck so it becomes stronger, massage is also good, apply warm towels on it and if the cramp is too strong then medicine might be needed such as diclofenak or naproxen , something that relaxes your muscles.This website contains info wich can be useful for you hope it works! http://www.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/sig54597.asp
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try the bending on one knee aproach... grab both cheeks and pucker up
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Interesting Q.  I've never heard of this before so I did a quick search.  Here's what I found:\n\nseems to work for leg cramps, wrapped or unwrapped, any brand will do \nhttp://www.snopes.com/oldwives/legcramp.asp\nhttp://www.healthdiaries.com/blogs/parentsfault/archives/2006/01/soap_for_leg_cramps.html\nhttp://www.peoplespharmacy.com/archives/home_remedies/soap_under_the_sheets_for_rls_leg_cramps.asp\n\nand there are numerous other pages touting the benefits of this strange alternative remedy
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Stand on a step on the balls of your feet and your heels hanging over.  Hold on to the handrail for support. Let your heels drop down slowly then lift them up and stand on your toes as high as you can then slowly let your heels down again..  Repeat 15 times, rest for a minute or two, repeat and rest again.  Do two sets a couple of times every day and increase to three or more sets.  Make sure you've had lots to drink so you don't get leg cramps.  And remember to stretch too.  :o)
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cycling. i used to have semi thunder thighs. cycle as least 2times a week for 30mins. do not set it to the tight gears. make it kinda relaxing. we're not building muscles here. try to sweat. it helps alot. determination!! u can do it!
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when i work out i usually do some stretches  that warms me up and loosens my muscles so i dont ache all day....\n\nHow to Stretch Your Hamstrings\nSteps:\n\n1. Lie down on your back. Hold an exercise strap in your hands.\n\n2. Bend your right leg at the knee and put the strap under your right foot.\n\n3. Straighten your right knee. Use the strap to control how far you bend your leg at the hip, bringing your foot toward the ceiling.\n\n4. Hold a comfortable, static stretch (no bouncing) for 60 seconds. Keep your abdominals lightly contracted, with your back flat. Avoid arching your back.\n\n5. Bend your knee and place the strap under your left foot. Repeat the stretch on the other leg.\n \nhey you should look up for more stretching techniques and I'm sure your doctor will give you better advice then i can :)...... good luck with your stretching and  everything else....
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Stand in a low squatting position against a wall. Take a object like Pillow, beach ball etc Put it in between you thighs and use pulse like squeezes. The lower you stand against the Wall in a sitting position the better. It Willl wil work inner and outer thigh!\n\nor try:::::::: \n\nStand with your feet wider than shoulder width apart, with your toes pointed on an angle outwards. Hold a dumbell and let it hang in front of you. Keep your torso upright while moving downward as if you were lowering yourself into a chair until your thighs are nearly parallel with the floor. \n\nIf you don't have time to make it to the gym, this is a great exercise that can easily be done at home with an object like a jug of water.
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stretch many times a day, farther each day...not to strain. keep doing that and in a couple weeks you'll have it
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Good one to do is with a partner. Sit down and stretch your legs as far apart as you can. Your friend puts his feet by your ankles and pushes your legs further apart. Keep your torso upright. Communication is vital, it's going to be uncomfortable but avoid sharp pain, a gentle ache is ok. Once you're uncomfortable enough (heh) grab a hold of his hands, and he will lean backwards as you stretch forward. Good hamstring flexibility isn't worth much if your abdomen isn't flexible too. Hold it for about 10 seconds, then get your own back and do it him! \n\nHope I've explain it well enough for you, if it causes you real pain don't do it.
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1) Exercise. like yoga or swimming or biking. etc.\n2) Lie down, and move your leg in circular motions like you are on a bike. So, this way you dont' actually have to exercise and bike outside. and you dont have to buy a bike. =D\n3) in the morning, squat down and shoot up. and repeat teh exercise very fast. It helps tighten the thighs and the butt. \nGOOD LUCK!
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You can try bone lengthening - that is by increasing the height of the femur bone (in your leg) by a few inches...but its quite painful, an you will need to be using crutches until it heals.\n\nThe best method is to use artificial methods, like heeled shoes
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Natural Ways to Ways to Cure and Prevent Leg Cramps - More Than Home Remedies\nIf you get a leg cramp (or charley horse), the quickest way to get rid of it is to walk on the leg. If the person can't get up and walk on the leg, either heat or ice along with massage will help.\n\nDrinking two ounces of natural apple cider vinegar has been reported to relieve involuntary muscle contractions or cramping in 35 seconds.\n\nBut, if you get leg cramps often, the best thing is to prevent them from happening in the first place.\n\nTaking calcium  and magnesium supplements (or calcium magnesium combination) and eating a banana daily prevent most leg cramps. If this alone does not do the trick, these will help increase circulation: Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. And, zinc helps your body absorb the calcium and regulate the B vitamins.\n\nLeg cramps caused by insufficient fluid intake are prevented by drinking about eight glasses of water each day.\n\nLeg cramps that occur during or after vigorous exercise can be prevented by eating a few bites of something salty and drinking at least half a glass of water before, during and after exerting yourself.
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when a cramp occurs, go to the middle of the belly of the muscle. \n\nPlace your fingers about 2 inches apart, in the middle of the muscle, with your fingers and hands parallel with the muscle.\n\nPush the middle parts of the muscle towards each other, as though you were trying to shorten the muscle. Dig in a bit, be quite firm about this. \n\nKeep it up until the pain stops. Keep repeating this on any muscle or part of the muscle that is cramping.\n\nThis can give almost immediate relief. You may be surprised at how fast this works!\n\nIf you are still unsure of what I am saying, attend a "Touch for Health" weekend seminar, where you will learn this technique. (It's called "unblocking the muscle"). See www.tfhka.org or your local health food store for details.