The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year to spend with family and friends. We all look forward to enjoying a yummy feast and exchanging thoughtful gifts! This year, give your loved ones ahh-inspiring goodies that may help them relax and relieve aches. Here are a few ideas for people who experience muscle cramps and spasms.
Heating Pad
Those with persistent muscle cramps may benefit from heat treatment (or thermotherapy). Applying a heating pad or wrap to the legs and feet can help “dilate the blood vessels, promote blood flow, and help sore and tightened muscles relax,” according to Medical News Today. This gift can be conveniently found in stores like Target, Walmart and local pharmacies—or you can start your search with Amazon’s top three heating pads for leg cramps.
Slippers
Who doesn’t love cozy slippers in the winter? They’re not only warm and comfy to wear around the house, but they also can help reduce foot cramps. In a SELF article, doctor of podiatric medicine and podiatric surgeon Jacqueline Sutera explained that the fat pads on the balls and heels of our feet, which help cushion our body weight, start to become thin over time, causing discomfort. Slippers provide our feet with external support, and you can find options with plush insoles for maximum foot cramp relief and gripper soles to help prevent falls on slick floors.
Stretching Straps
This may seem like one of the more unusual gifts on our list, but for muscle cramp sufferers, stretching straps make a great present! The Mayo Clinic recommends stretching before and after you use any muscle for an extended period of time, like during exercise, and before bed if you experience nocturnal leg cramps. Certain stretches, however, may be more difficult for some because of flexibility or mobility limitations. These straps can help ease the strain of stretching while providing the user with the muscle cramp relief benefits.
Massage Gift Certificate
Massage is an effective home remedy that can help relieve muscle cramps when and where they strike; however, a full body massage, done by a professional, can help heal the entire body. Massage increases overall blood flow, bringing vital nutrients and oxygen to your muscles while getting rid of waste. Plus, a spa day is a perfect way to relax after the busyness and stress of the holiday season.
Help With Tasks
If your children are looking for gift ideas for grandparents, this interactive option is sure to bring joy—and relief. One of the most common causes of leg cramps is prolonged standing. Help your children create a coupon book of different tasks, such as cooking dinner, doing laundry and other age-appropriate chores that require being on your feet for a long period of time. The extra assistance will give grandparents much-needed breaks from activities that may trigger muscle cramps and spasms, and they’ll love having their grandkids around!
Theraworx Relief
Theraworx Relief is unlike any other muscle cramp solution on the market. The fast-acting foam is recommended by healthcare professionals to prevent foot and leg cramps when used daily and quickly release muscle tightness at the time of a cramp. Your loved ones can get relief in three simple steps—and you can pick up a bottle of Theraworx Relief at select stores near you. Find a location or order online for hassle-free delivery.
Can’t choose just one gift from our list? Try arranging a few (or all) of these items in a decorative basket and finish it off with a bow. From our family to yours, happy muscle cramp–free holidays!