Muscle Cramping

For the past year I have experienced a frequent amount of muscle cramping. It was never a problem before and I could not relate to others when they told me of their experiences.
This is no longer the case.
It is not the usual leg cramping, its an abdominal muscle cramp. The upper right muscle below the rib cage, to be exact.
I have done some research to try and resolve the problem but it appears it will not be an easy fix.
With any muscle cramp, it can be any where from mild to drop you to your knees pain.
Whats the solution?
Not sure...everyone is different and the cause and triggers vary.
Simple remedies can be proper rest periods between exertion, plenty of water and stretching before and after training, basic and good practice.
However, it can also be a sign of improper mineral balance. More specifically calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium.
Some research claims, depending on the right or left side of the body can indicate which mineral is low or too high (not sure about that, requires more reading up on).

Upper abdominal muscle cramping seems to be rare or at least there is not the usual sports medicine articles that speak to the issue.
In the meantime I am paying attention to my diet to see if it has an effect and to watch for certain activities that trigger the muscle spasms.


JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada