Muscle Cramps: It’s Not Just Salt

Muscle cramps suck.But they’re probably not caused by what you think.In this solo episode of The Rehab Runway, Luke breaks down the research behind exercise-associated muscle cramps (EAMC), including prospective Ironman and ultramarathon studies, lab-based cramp threshold trials, and emerging evidence on neuromuscular fatigue.We cover:• Why the dehydration and electrolyte model is incomplete• Who is more likely to cramp• Why stretching works immediately• The truth about pickle juice and TRP channel activators• The role of recovery and cumulative fatigue• What actually reduces your risk long termIf you’ve struggled with cramps in training or racing, this episode will help you shift from chasing electrolytes to building capacity.🔗 Show notes & references:https://www.healthhp.com.au/the-rehab-runway/episode-7-muscle-cramps📲 Follow Luke for more running rehab insights: @sportschiroluke