Apart from sports, simply standing for a long time or wearing uncomfortable shoes can lead to muscle cramps. So be careful not to exert too much physical effort if you are not used to it. In which case, it is imperative that you warm up before starting a series of 100 push-ups. Also, choose comfortable shoes that will not cause cramps.
Alcohol abuse:
Excessive alcohol consumption can also cause muscle cramps. Indeed, alcohol is known to damage muscles if consumed in large quantities and often (almost daily!). In the long term, a significant amount of alcohol can cause muscular myopathy, a muscular condition that can be either acute (and which can cause muscle pain just a few hours after drinking alcohol) or chronic (appearing gradually…).Some medications:
Taking certain medications can also cause muscle cramps. Medications such as antipsychotics, steroids or even birth control pills mostly cause a loss of potassium in our body and promote the appearance of muscle cramps.
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Apart from sports, simply standing for a long time or wearing uncomfortable shoes can lead to muscle cramps. So be careful not to exert too much physical effort if you are not used to it. In which case, it is imperative that you warm up before starting a series of 100 push-ups. Also, choose comfortable shoes that will not cause cramps.
Alcohol abuse:
Excessive alcohol consumption can also cause muscle cramps. Indeed, alcohol is known to damage muscles if consumed in large quantities and often (almost daily!). In the long term, a significant amount of alcohol can cause muscular myopathy, a muscular condition that can be either acute (and which can cause muscle pain just a few hours after drinking alcohol) or chronic (appearing gradually…).Some medications:
Taking certain medications can also cause muscle cramps. Medications such as antipsychotics, steroids or even birth control pills mostly cause a loss of potassium in our body and promote the appearance of muscle cramps.
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