Leg cramps are no joke! I think most people have had some sort of leg cramp, and it stops you in your tracks. Sometimes, it is in the middle of the night while you are sleeping or during exercise. The ...

Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson, DC Key Takeaways Stretching and massaging the sore muscle can help ease a leg ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nocturnal leg cramps (NLC) are common, painful, but usually not serious occurrences. They are the involuntary contractions of leg muscles that happen during sleep. It feels like a spasm and they ...

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 ...

In 2021, just shy of my 25th birthday, I was in the best shape of my life—I had just hit personal records in preparation for my first powerlifting competition. But one day I bent down to pick ...

Q: I just read about a study wherein nighttime leg cramps were significantly reduced in frequency and severity in people who took vitamin K2. I plan to try this. I have taken vitamin K2 before. A: We ...

Medically reviewed by Simone Harounian, MS, RD Key Takeaways Bananas are rich in electrolytes but may not provide enough to ...