Most people have likely had the unpleasant experience of a muscle cramp, also known as a charley horse or muscle spasm. And while most cramps will quickly go away on their own, there are a few helpful ...

High school fall sports teams will begin their official practices soon — including double sessions for football. While a warm August may be a wonderful time of year to swim and kayak, it may not offer ...

Eat electrolyte-rich foods like bananas and avocados to help muscles contract and relax. Stay hydrated before, during and after workouts to keep muscles healthy and cramp-free. Stretch often and avoid ...

Though many people experience muscle twitching, it's often incorrectly identified as a muscle spasm. While both are involuntary contractions of a muscle, muscle spasms and muscle twitching aren't ...

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 ...

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 ...

At some point or another, we’ve all experienced the acute, uncomfortable pain that is muscle cramp. Whether it’s during a run or – arguably worse – when you’re trying to get some post-run rest in bed, ...

Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson, DC Key Takeaways Back spasms are involuntary muscle contractions. They can ...

To get rid of a foot cramp fast, stretch your achilles tendon and plantar fascia muscles. Prevent foot cramps from coming back by stretching before bed, staying hydrated, and wearing supportive shoes.