Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson DC, FMT, CSCS You may get muscle cramps from dehydration, mineral loss, or overuse during exercise. Warm up and stretch your muscles before exercise, and ...

A loss of electrolytes due to dehydration may lead to muscle cramps. Learn more about the causes, treatments, and ways to prevent cramps here.

You've likely heard of sciatica before. The shooting pain that runs down your lower back, buttocks and leg can disrupt your daily routine and linger for months. But if you've tried traditional ...

Scientists have traditionally attributed exercise-induced cramps to dehydration or electrolyte imbalances. However, this theory left unanswered questions ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’ve had muscle spasms and cramping in my lower legs and feet for quite some time. It almost always happens when I’m laying in bed and in the early morning hours. If I stand up and ...

That sudden, excruciating tightening in your calf or foot might be more than just an annoying interruption to your day or sleep. While occasional muscle cramps affect nearly everyone at some point, ...

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Statin use was not associated with any greater change in exercise-related muscle injury vs. nonuse. The findings ...