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.

PARTNER OF THE BAR FIVE ON YOUR HEALTH THIS MORNING. TREATING A NAGGING PAIN IN YOUR CALF. IF REST DOESN’T DO THE TRICK, THERE’S A CHANCE IT COULD BE SOMETHING WORSE THAN A STRAIN OR A CRAMP. HERE TO ...

Sudden calf pain is often the result of a mild pull, strain, or cramp. But there are cases where it can indicate a deeper health concern that might need immediate medical treatment. Share on Pinterest ...

Night leg cramps are sudden, painful muscle contractions in the calves, feet, or thighs, often occurring during sleep. These spasms, lasting seconds to minutes, can be caused by muscle fatigue, ...

Possible causes of leg cramps (charley horses) are too much or too little exercise, dehydration, low electrolyte levels, and ...

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 ...

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DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you discuss causes of nocturnal leg cramps? I have exhausted all of the common remedies without success. — R.S., M.D. ANSWER: Leg cramps are common. They begin suddenly and ...

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 ...