Severe cramps in your legs, especially at night, are uncontrolled spasms in the muscles of your legs which can be unbearable sometimes. Also known as charley horses – these cramps typically occur in ...

Stretching your hamstrings and calves gently before bed will help release tight muscles and lessen the chance of excruciating ...

Gently Stretch the Affected Muscle: If you have a cramp in your leg, for example, try straightening your leg and pulling your ...

Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDNMedically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Magnesium bisglycinate, a combination of ...

By staying hydrated, increasing magnesium and potassium intake, stretching, and using warm compresses, you can effectively ...

You can also get foot cramps if you’re dehydrated for another reason, like being outside working in the hot sun or having diarrhea. Vigorous exercise, overuse of muscles, and prolonged standing can ...

Both can be signs of peripheral artery disease, or PAD, a serious blood-flow issue with implications for the heart. In this ...

Magnesium bisglycinate, a combination of magnesium and glycine, may be effective in treating pregnancy-induced leg cramps and promoting muscle recovery. More research is needed, however, to confirm ...

LOWER back pain is something I get asked about all the time. It is common, yet naturally many people worry or want a scan to find out the root cause. But often reassuringly, most cases resolve ...