By Catherine Beyer. The ankh is the most well known symbol to come out of ancient Egypt. In their hieroglyphic system of writing the ankh represents the concept of eternal life, and that is the general meaning of the symbol.
If you feel the need to stretch or massage muscles regularly due to cramp, there is usually an underlying cause that should be dealt with. The good news is that most types of cramp and muscle spasm respond very well to chiropractic treatment and advice. There are also other causes of cramp such as side effects from taking medication, or underlying medical problems, which we will cover later under secondary cramp.
Chiropractors may combine the use of spinal adjustments and other manual therapies with several other treatments and approaches such as: 1  Heat and ice. 2  Electrical stimulation. 3  Relaxation techniques. 4  Rehabilitative and general exercise. 5  Counseling about diet, weight loss, and other lifestyle factors. 6  Dietary supplements.