Cold Compress
After the initial heat treatment or after the pain has improved, use a cold compress on the sore muscles to provide complete relief from a muscle cramp.
The cold temperature will numb the pain, reduce inflammation and allow the affected muscle to relax. Plus, once the cramp is gone, a cold compress will help reduce soreness by constricting the blood vessels
Epsom Salt
Epsom salt can also be used to treat muscle cramps. The magnesium in Epsom salt promotes muscle relaxation and healing.
Fill your bathtub with warm water.
Add two cups of Epsom salt and stir it thoroughly.
Soak in this bath for 20 minutes.
Usually, taking this bath once will take care of the problem. However, if required you can repeat this remedy the next day.
Yellow Mustard
Interestingly, yellow mustard, too, has been used to treat muscle cramps within minutes. The possible reason could be that it contains acetic acid that promotes production of acetylcholine in the body. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that prompts muscles to work. This will relieve pain and soreness.
Simply take one teaspoon of yellow mustard. You can follow it by warm milk.
Clove Oil
Clove oil has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce muscle cramp inflammation and swelling. Plus, the anesthetic property of clove oil will help alleviate pain.
Slightly warm some clove oil.
Rub it on the affected area.
Using firm strokes, massage the area for five minutes.
If required, repeat the process again.