Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Key Takeaways Potassium supports nerve function and helps muscles contract, which ...

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 ...

Calf cramps are no joke. You can be running one moment, and the next moment, you are caught in a freeze. The stabbing pain is so sharp, and your leg becomes hard as a rock, and stretching does not ...

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.

Muscle cramps are caused by sudden contractions, which are often brought on by dehydration, overexertion, or certain medical ...

Starting a low-carb diet may lead to leg muscle aches due to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Learn how to manage these side effects effectively.

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 ...

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Q: I am devastated that quinine is no longer available. I have taken it safely for decades to reduce leg cramping, especially at night. Since I ran out and cannot get more, I have a terrible time ...

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 ...