However, if your symptoms do not respond to natural therapies, the intervention of a conventional doctor may be necessary. Providers can alleviate pain by applying gentle pressure along meridians corresponding to areas of muscle cramping. Acupuncture is a core therapy of Chinese medicine and one of the oldest known techniques of healing. The acupuncturist stimulates particular acupoints corresponding to the patient 's complaint by inserting fine needles under the skin. Alexander Technique is a body-oriented therapy focused on improving posture and movement in order to reduce stress and strain on the body and help prevent future injuries.
Special emphasis is placed on the relationship of the head, neck and back.
Aromatherapy uses essential oils from plants and herbs to treat muscle cramps. Peppermint or lavender essential oils can be mixed with a carrier oil and used for massage to relieve muscle aches and cramping. Ayurvedic Medicine presents an integrated approach to healing which addresses physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Biofeedback trains an individual to consciously regulate biological processes which are usually involuntary or unconscious. Controlling the physical reaction to pain can relieve muscle tension that contributes to the pain of muscle cramps.