Cramps preventable ????

highschoolfan · 09-05-2011, 11:20 PM

Anybody have any suggestions?:Thumbs:

**Dragonsdad** · 09-05-2011, 11:29 PM

highschoolfan Wrote:Anybody have any suggestions?:Thumbs:

I have always heard that anything with potasium is good for cramps. Lately I have heard that some teams are giving pickle juice to help with cramps. Although I haven't a clue how pickle juice could help unless it puts something back into the athlete that I don't know about. It kinda sounds goofy to me but you never know I guess. Maybe it has something to do with the sodium in the juice.

johnnyt · 09-05-2011, 11:40 PM

the best way to prevent cramps is to be properly hydrated.

**Panther Thunder** · 09-05-2011, 11:55 PM

Last i have heard is Gatorade the day before and the day of the game. No water during the game, just Gatorade type drinks. I believe one of our team doctors said that water during the game only makes it worse. Potassium, sodium, electrolytes!

**Dragonsdad** · 09-05-2011, 11:57 PM

Panther Thunder Wrote:Last i have heard is Gatorade the day before and the day of the game. No water during the game, just Gatorade type drinks. I believe one of our team doctors said that water during the game only makes it worse. Potassium, sodium, electrolytes!

I agree.

**HawksRule** · 09-05-2011, 11:58 PM

My top 5 list to prevent cramps
- Pedialyte
- Oranges
- Bananas
- Gatorade
- Pickle Juice

It has to be drunk or eaten throughout the day or a few hours before a game. If not then none of that will do any good.

**toussaints** · 09-06-2011, 01:32 AM

Proper dieting, hydration, and stretching 3 days before and the days leading up to the game. also, make sure you give your body enough time to heal its muscles and joints, like doing a walk through practice or very light workout a day before the game.

92PantherAlumni · 09-06-2011, 02:00 AM

Drink lots of water and eat a banana or two before games. Drink as much water during game as well.

92PantherAlumni · 09-06-2011, 02:02 AM

92PantherAlumni Wrote:Drink lots of water and eat a banana or two before games. Drink as much water during game as well.

:HitWall:I meant to say drink as much water as possible during game as well.

~~All i do is win~~ · 09-06-2011, 02:20 AM

Banana's and strawberry's are the best things to help prevent cramps. Very high in potassium!

**nky** · 09-06-2011, 08:03 AM

proper conditioning during the summer
hydrate yourself starting the day before- water is still the best for this
eat a proper diet- stay away from fast foods, soft drinks, and high caffeine