Heat cramps are muscle spasms that occur as a result of exercising in hot and humid conditions. Here's how to prevent and ...

We wince when we see it on playing fields or in the gym, where athletes push every muscle in their bodies to excel. But even weekend warriors mowing the lawn can experience this problem. Invariably, ...

We've all been there before. Running along the basketball court or swimming across the pool, when, all of a sudden, we experience a sharp pain in our foot or leg. Muscle cramps are common, affect ...

Many of us have felt a muscle in some part of our body suddenly and involuntarily tighten, causing a twitch or even severe cramp. Muscle spasms are common and typically don't signal a severe health ...

Whether you call it a charley horse, a muscle spasm or a cramp, sharp muscle pains can immobilize you for a few seconds or for even 15 minutes or more. There’s nothing worse than getting a leg cramp ...

You're in the middle of your squat reps — weight in hand — and just like that, a charley horse causes your calf muscle to go rogue. When this type of muscle spasm or cramp hits, there is no mistaking ...

That sudden, sharp muscle spasm that has the power to wake you up in the middle of the night may be a sign that your body is lacking something. Muscle cramps can happen at any time of day and in ...

Nothing puts a damper on exercise faster than a muscle cramp early in the going. Cramps in a calf are among the most common problems associated with exercise, especially in heat or humidity. But even ...

Hand cramps can occur for many reasons and cause significant discomfort in some people. They are typically the result of muscle spasms or injury. Often, hand cramps are caused by muscle spasms, which ...

Patients often tell Dr. Kiran V. Patel they've been sipping on quinine water to help ease leg cramps. Well-meaning relatives and even some doctors recommend it, said Patel, who's the director of ...