Hi BCers I need advise. Recently I keep having cramps at my calves. Sometimes either side. Worse at times both at the same time. I always do some stretching and warm up b4 my games. Even applyin oitments doesnt help. What shld I do? Will using K tapes help? Or mayb wearing calf sleeves? Will it work? Please advise. Not really enjoyin my game nowadays. Thanks all.
There are a lot of theories as to what causes cramps and here are some of them. 1. Fatigue 2. Lack of fitness 3. Muscles cold 4. Dehydration 5. Mineral deficiency I personally find that fatigue and poor fitness is my main cause. Although I have found 3 & 4 also true.
Body system could b lacking of salt minerals. Or tensing up ur legs too much while playing. One remedy I took in the past is eno fruit-salt.
Could also be posture related. Do you jump smash a lot ? Its very taxing on calves when landing. Calf compression socks will help. But they are a pain to take off....