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[–] 2 points 5 months ago*

No, I gave different advice. Contracting your shin muscles doesn't relieve the calf cramp because it stretches the calf muscle. Contracting your shin muscles sends a signal to your calf muscles to relax. This is how your body prevents opposing muscle groups from contracting at the same time.

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