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 ...

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

Many of us have had this dreaded experience: you’re asleep or lying in bed, minding your own business, when all of a sudden you feel an excruciating, twisting, tightening, pain in one of your calves.

If you often suffer from muscle cramps in your legs or any other part of the body during the night or daytime, then one of the possible causes of the problem is a nutrient deficiency. There are ...

If you've ever finished a difficult workout, you've likely had some postexercise pain. But inner-thigh pain that significantly affects your ability to walk could be a sign of a serious muscle injury.

The most common leg cramps occur during sleep and can often wake you up due to the terrible pain. But what exactly are leg cramps, who is likely to get them, and why do they happen? Women's health ...

Muscle spasms are the sudden, intense and uncontrollable contraction of muscles. They're painful and frustrating, and can stop athletes in their tracks or jolt someone awake in the middle of the night ...

Have you ever found yourself clutching your calf and wondering what causes leg cramps? Ouch, right? Like the check engine light or a same-day 5 p.m. calendar invite from your boss, it always seems to ...

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

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 ...