Leg cramps are painful and debilitating. They can stop you in your tracks during a busy day or wake you from a restful sleep. Perhaps you’ve already tried remedies like using heating pads, taking ...

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Eat electrolyte-rich foods like bananas and avocados to help muscles contract and relax. Stay hydrated before, during and after workouts to keep muscles healthy and cramp-free. Stretch often and avoid ...

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For athletes across all sports, few experiences are as agonizing as being forced to leave competition with a sudden muscle cramp. These painful, uncontrolled spasms – formally known as ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Muscle cramps are a total pain. And next time you feel one cropping up after a long run or heavyweight ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Michael Hales, Kennesaw State University (THE CONVERSATION) For athletes across all ...