Dehydration and electrolyte imbalances can cause leg cramps. Pregnancy, certain conditions, and medications can increase your ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Picture this: You’re lying in bed, *just* about to fall asleep, when your leg starts to cramp. The ...

Ever been sound asleep, only to be startled awake by a stabbing pain in your calf or hamstring? These sudden, intense muscle spasms are better known as charley horses. And they happen to up to 60% of ...

Have you ever found yourself clutching your calf and wondering what causes leg cramps? Ouch, right? Like the check engine light or a same-day 5 p.m. calendar invite from your boss, it always seems to ...

Q: I frequently have leg cramps that wake me up from sleep. How can I quickly stop the cramps, and are there ways to prevent them? A: Few things are more jarring to a night’s sleep than a sudden cramp ...

If you have ever dealt with sudden, severe leg pain on the ketogenic diet, you’re not alone. Although this high fat, low carb diet may aid weight loss and even help treat certain medical conditions, ...

Yoga asanas offer relief from menstrual cramps by stretching the pelvic region, improving blood flow, and reducing tension in the lower abdomen and back.