Free guide from Dr. Helen Thomas, D.C.

Why do muscles cramp? A plain-English guide

A cramp is a muscle that clamps down and won't let go. This free guide explains the traditional Ayurvedic view of why it happens, in plain English, side by side with what science says.

The safety check first: the signs that mean stop and get seen today
Too much electricity: when the nerve signal to a muscle fires too hard
Inflammation and dry fascia: why a muscle that can't glide seizes up
Why your leg cramp starts above your waist: the cluster most people never connect

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Before anything else: stop if you see this

If one leg is swollen and the other isn't, if it's warm, red or dusky, or if the calf is tender when you press it: stop. Don't rub it. Don't oil it. Get seen today, especially after long travel, surgery, a cast or a pregnancy.

From Dr. Helen Thomas, D.C.

I am a Doctor of Chiropractic with 45 years of clinical experience and 18 years of specialized Ayurvedic training. This guide is educational only; it does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace your clinician's advice.