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 leg cramps have become a normal part of your life, you might want to consider seeing a doctor. Dr Yaranov shares 7 ...

If painful leg cramps have woken you up in the middle of the night, the condition can be both scary and confusing. You may think it’s due to the position you’re sleeping in — but there’s more to know ...

Nocturnal leg cramps can occur in all ages, but they are particularly common during pregnancy, and also more common in the elderly. In younger people especially, low sodium levels can be to blame, so ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 82-year-old, reasonably fit woman. I am having cramps at night in my feet and legs, causing me to wake three or four times a night. Getting up and walking helps, as does ...

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 ...

Calf muscle cramps are defined as painful sudden clutches of muscle that take a patient out of sound sleep or stop a player from continuing exercise and sending him/her to seek relief. 4 Long ...

Could a plumber’s work environment be the source of his muscle pain? An unconventional test provides the answer. Mr. L, a 57-year-old plumber with a two-year history of myalgia, presented to our ...

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 ...

Potassium does way more than prevent leg cramps – especially when you're pregnant. Here's how this powerhouse mineral ...