Leg pain and leg cramps aren't always an orthopedic issue: Both can be signs of peripheral artery disease, or PAD, a serious blood-flow issue with implications for the heart. In this expert alert ...

The pain tends to get better when the muscle contractions relax. The muscles in the feet that cramp up most often are the arch of the foot and the toes, but the cramps can even go up into the calf ...

A stretch, especially of the calves, can keep those nasty leg cramps away. A couple of stretches before going to bed relaxes the muscles and decreases the chance of cramping in the middle of the ...

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 ...

Leg cramps, or muscle spasms, are a common and often startling experience, particularly when they occur unexpectedly during sleep or physical activity. Understanding the causes and implementing ...

If you’ve ever experienced leg cramps at night, you know they’re no joke. They can rudely interrupt your sleep and startle you awake with a jolt of pain. Although they’re quite common ...

It's remote-powered, operates in 30-minute intervals and reviewers say it helps with joint and muscle movement.

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Menstrual cramps are a part and parcel of the monthly life cycle for a woman in the reproductive age. These painful sensations in the lower abdomen before or during periods is caused by the ...

Many people with arthritis -- especially osteoarthritis -- use supplements in their diet to ease the pain of arthritis. Glucosamine and chondroitin are the most well-known. Methyl sulfonylmethane ...