Traditional medicine usually says salt is bad for us, causes high blood pressure, etc. And I agree if the salt you use is processed, refined salt. But my own leg cramp issues have been greatly helped by receiving regular Bowen therapy (there is a GREAT advanced hamstring release in Bowtech 2nd advanced training) and in using using natural, unrefined salt, like Celtic Sea Salt or Himalayan Mountain Salt.

Unrefined salts have trace minerals in them, which I believe is the secret to muscle cramp relief.  I refer to a book by Dr. David Brownstein MD, a holistic family medicine doctor from West Bloomfield, MI. His book "SALT Your way to Health" is an excellent medical viewpoint and gives a lot of details!! He also explains other benefits of takine natural forms of salt, like adrenal exhaustion, allergic rhinitis, asthma, circulation, diabetes, fatigue, insomnia, osteoporosis and more. I personally take a nice pinch of salt in a glass of water in the morning and at bedtime and, if I do that regularly, I will not get a cramp. When I slack and forget about the salt (which happens when I don't get cramps for awhile), I'll invariably get a cramp. That is my clue to get back on the program and take my Himalayan Salt!!! So, like Dr. Brownstein says... SALT your way to health!