Mar 7, 2023 · A muscle cramp can happen after working a muscle too hard or straining it, losing body fluids through sweat or simply holding a position for a long time. Often, however, the cause isn't known.

Mar 7, 2023 · If you have a cramp, these actions might help: Stretch and massage. Stretch the cramped muscle and gently rub it. For a calf cramp, keep the leg straight while pulling the top of your foot on …

Aug 13, 2005 · Most of the time, there's no known cause for night leg cramps. In general, they're likely the result of tired muscles and nerve problems. The risk of having night leg cramps increases with …

Jul 31, 2025 · Magnesium is an essential mineral that’s involved in hundreds of bodily functions as diverse as muscle activity, energy production, blood sugar regulation, nerve transmission and…

Mar 29, 2025 · Take the side of your hand and hit across the middle of your foot on the bottom it knocks the leg cramp out everytime and I’m one that used to get them a lot, so I’m speaking from experience …

Aug 29, 2024 · A cramp, sometimes called a charley horse, is actually a muscle spasm — a sudden, involuntary contraction of one or more muscles into a painful knot. Overuse or strain of a muscle, …

Mar 31, 2025 · Since that fall I have had a cramp in my right calf. In July 2021 the doctor and I agreed to gastrocnemius release surger after physical therapy failed. The surgery did wonders for few months …

Mar 16, 2025 · It feels a lot like a cramp from running, but worsens significantly with deep breaths. Movement/stretching does not make it worse or better. Almost feels like a tightness as if my …

Jul 11, 2013 · occurring in the first place? Answer: Anyone who has ever woken up with a leg cramp knows how painful it can be when one of their muscles suddenly contracts. Night leg cramps typically …

Apr 28, 2025 · I take magnesium for cramps. There's also LEG CRAMP over the counter that's helpful. In an emergency, I drink pickle juice - it abates cramps pretty quickly.