Injury Response for Cramps

Cramp Definition: strong muscle contraction that can be very painful lasting a few minutes

What should I do while I am cramping up?

While cramping up, massaging the area lightly can help reduce the amount of time the cramp lasts. Generally, you just have to wait until the cramp stops, which should be only a couple of minutes.

Causes and solutions for cramps in basketball players:

Overuse of a muscle

Response: Rest is the best solution if overuse of the muscle is the reason for a muscle cramp, however in my experience for cramps a day of rest or even just a couple of hours is sufficient rest.

Lack of Electrolytes

Response: Drinking any sports drink that contains electrolytes such as gatorade is an easy solution to having an electrolyte deficiency. I recommend and use myself Nuun tablets, which are be dissolved in water, as a healthier alternative to other sports drinks such as Gatorade, Powerade, etc.