Night-time leg cramps are common but poorly understood. An orthopaedic doctor explains why they strike during sleep, what ...

Leg cramps are painful and debilitating. They can stop you in your tracks during a busy day or wake you from a restful sleep. Perhaps you’ve already tried remedies like using heating pads, taking ...

Medical education is intense, expensive and focused on the idea of “evidence-based medicine” (EBM). The idea of home remedies is usually framed as outmoded, unscientific and potentially harmful.

Nocturnal leg cramps (NLC) are common, painful, but usually not serious occurrences. They are the involuntary contractions of leg muscles that happen during sleep. It feels like a spasm and they ...

According to Dr Rema Malik, waking up regularly because of cramped legs is not simply sign of growing old, but may signify serious underlying vascular issues.

Q: I just read about a study wherein nighttime leg cramps were significantly reduced in frequency and severity in people who took vitamin K2. I plan to try this. I have taken vitamin K2 before. A: We ...

If you have muscle spasms in your calf, thigh or feet while you're sleeping, it can rocket you awake with sharp pain. Around 66% of folks 50 and older con- tend with them, adding to sleep prob- lems ...

Occasional leg cramps are considered common and usually harmless, especially after physical exertion, dehydration, or ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’ve had muscle spasms and cramping in my lower legs and feet for quite some time. It almost always happens when I’m laying in bed and in the early morning hours. If I stand up and ...

Many people experience painful leg and calf cramps at night, which can have several potential causes. News 9 spoke with Dr. Lacy Anderson to explore the underlying factors behind these cramps and ...

High school fall sports teams will begin their official practices soon — including double sessions for football. While a warm August may be a wonderful time of year to swim and kayak, it may not offer ...