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What is a good treatment for cramping muscles?
Can you explain how heat and cold compresses work to relieve muscle cramps?
Certainly. Heat compresses help to increase blood flow and relax the muscles, while cold compresses reduce inflammation and numb the area to alleviate pain. Depending on the cause of the cramp, one method may be more effective than the other. Would you like further information on using heat or cold compresses for muscle cramps?