Apply Cold or Heat Pads
Another way to soothe pain caused by muscle cramps is to apply an ice pack or heating pad on the affected area for at least 20 minutes each time. Avoid putting directly on the skin. Instead, make sure to wrap the pack in a cover or tower to avoid burning your body. Also, be careful when applying heating pads when sleeping because it would result in a fire. Keep in mind that cold packs work well for injuries, so you should use ice when suffering from intense pains. Just use heat pads when your muscles are sore because of stress or chronic pain. [2]
