Everyone (almost) at some point or the other would have experienced a cramp in their leg, be it after a workout or even in the middle of the night, if you’ve slept awkwardly. More often than not you’d wait the pain out or walk it off, but recording a video of it would hardly come to your mind. Nevertheless, it did to Angel Bermudez, from California, US, whose post-workout cramp video is SO scary that it’s got over 15 million views in just three days.
In case you didn’t know, cramps are quite common, and is the result of the muscles contracting forcibly and involuntarily without relaxing. Mild cramps usually last a couple of seconds, while more severe ones can last up to several hours. Ouch! In the latter’s case, the muscles can contract to form a lump or knot under the skin, which is what seems to have happened in Bermuda's case.
Drinking water before, during and after your workout, and keeping yourself hydrated is usually a good way to avoid muscle cramps.
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