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 …

May 12, 2023 · Maughan RJ, et al. Muscle cramping during exercise: Causes, solutions, and questions remaining. Sports Medicine. 2019; doi:10.1007/s40279-019-01162-1. Coping with muscle cramps: …

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 …

May 10, 2023 · Maughan RJ, et al. Muscle cramping during exercise: Causes, solutions, and questions remaining. Sports Medicine. 2019; doi:10.1007/s40279-019-01162-1. Coping with muscle cramps: …

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, …

May 25, 2025 · But I don't think it's that (I may be wrong) because my muscles don't just cramp up. It's a bit like restless leg syndrome but quite severe affecting my ankles and toes as well and doing the …

Aug 13, 2005 · Night leg cramps happen when leg muscles suddenly tighten during sleep. They're also called nocturnal leg cramps. Night leg cramps usually involve calf muscles, although muscles in the …

Aug 13, 2005 · Schedule an office visit if you: Are tired during the day because leg cramps interrupt your sleep. Have muscle weakness and muscle wasting with leg cramps. Self-care To help prevent night …