Question

how do we get relief from cramps after a massage or hot water bath

Answer 1

Due to lack of oxygen in muscles, muscles contract and gets stiff.By taking hot water bath or massage, the blood circulation will increase. Because of increased blood circulation, the supply of oxygen at the site of muscle cramps will also be increased and muscle will be relaxed. Hope it helps.

Answer 2

Answer:

i. One may feel a throbbing pain [muscle cramps] in half muscle after happening because of heavy exercise. This deposition of the lactic acid ,preceded by anaerobic respiration.

ii. We get relief from cramps after a hot water bath or massage.

iii. Hot water baths for massage improve circulation of blood thereby increasing supply of oxygen in the muscle cells.

iv. This sufficient supply of oxygen to the cells results in complete The breakdown of lactic acid into carbon dioxide and water thereby giving you relief.

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