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 virtually everyone and are ...

Leg cramps are uncontrolled muscle contractions that can be so painful they can waken you from sleep. They occur in many adults and are reported more often by women, and especially pregnant women.

A powerful method to relieve leg cramps may be to incorporate magnesium supplements into your diet. Magnesium is a crucial mineral necessary for the best function of nerves and muscles.

TV doctor Xand van Tulleken has highlighted a simple exercise that could be the answer for those suffering from cramps.

These drinks are designed to replenish the body’s electrolyte stores and prevent dehydration, which can lead to muscle cramps. When it comes to leg cramps, the best electrolyte drink is one that ...

Kim Clijsters' injury in Brisbane has been diagnosed as a thigh muscle spasm and she should be able to play the Australian Open, her coach, Carl Maes, told The Age. Defending champion Clijsters ...