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Calf cramps

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Erikaaa
Posts: 423 - Karma: 601
I have this habit - you may know of it - landing backseat.

My calfs and shins hate me.

Problem now is when I ski my calfs like to tighten up and cramp super hard to the point where my legs will be violently shaking while standing in my boots.

It comes and goes throughout the day.

Any recommendations on remedies when this happens or do I just have to wait it out - really putting a damper on my days. (Yes I know not landing backseat will help it but what else)
Jan 29 2017 12:46PM
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Outoftowner
Posts: 114 - Karma: 160
hydrate better before you spend a day riding
Jan 29 2017 1:17PM
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skistupid
Posts: 303 - Karma: 1,197
Stretch...

And STOP landing backseat.
Jan 29 2017 1:29PM
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jessejames
Posts: 102 - Karma: 1,167
You might have a back injury. Disk problems in the lower back can cause calf cramping. Especially if it is just on one side.
Jan 29 2017 6:28PM
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mr-mcsteeze
Posts: 487 - Karma: 1,103
make sure you are stretching before and after skiing. It does wonders. Also eat a banana a day. The potassium from bananas helps prevents cramps
Jan 29 2017 6:51PM
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JacksonScott
Posts: 102 - Karma: 303
Find a roller online and use it after skiing. It helps breeakup the muscle so you can strech. Also find a daily strech routine on youtube and use that routine after skiing.
Jan 30 2017 8:24AM
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OregonDead
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r u eating enough potassium? If not that will cause the leg cramps for sure. Takes a while for the body to absorb it so I try to eat a banana or have some coconut water in the morning.
Jan 30 2017 7:30PM
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Erikaaa
Posts: 423 - Karma: 601
mr-mcsteezemake sure you are stretching before and after skiing. It does wonders. Also eat a banana a day. The potassium from bananas helps prevents cramps


OregonDeadr u eating enough potassium? If not that will cause the leg cramps for sure. Takes a while for the body to absorb it so I try to eat a banana or have some coconut water in the morning.


took a bunch of bananas from the DC today - on the path to no cramps I hope lol

I also am not sure if its a side effect of some muscle strains in my calves maybe?
Jan 30 2017 9:19PM
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