Q: I am a freshman in college and am on the track team and am currently a distance runner. Last year, I ran a marathon and at about mile marker 15 my foot began to spasm. My toes would curl and my ...

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 ...

The most common leg cramps occur during sleep and can often wake you up due to the terrible pain. But what exactly are leg cramps, who is likely to get them, and why do they happen? Women's health ...

Occasional leg cramps are considered common and usually harmless, especially after physical exertion, dehydration, or ...

Toe twitching, also called a tremor or a spasm, can be caused by a variety of conditions. Many simply result from temporary interruptions in your circulatory system, muscles, or joints. Others may be ...

If painful leg cramps at night wake you up, you’re not alone. According to a 2012 study published in American Family Physician, up to 60% of adults say they’ve experienced leg cramps at night—that ...

Fellow runners stepped in to help, massaging his leg and foot and offering snacks until medics arrived to assist Jian. According to Dr. Rafael Martires, a general physician, dehydration is the most ...

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 ...