Carrie Jean Robinette, 46, of San Diego, has always had a lot of health issues, but she didn’t think she had a serious ...

Nighttime leg cramps, sometimes referred to as foot cramps, can be extremely uncomfortable and inconvenient. They can endure anywhere from a few seconds to many minutes and are characterized by abrupt ...

This week, Dr. Mallika says she's seen a number of patients complaining of charley horses, or pain and muscle spasms in the ...

1. Calf Cramps: Extend your leg and gently pull your toes toward your shin using your hands or a nearby object. This counteracts the contraction and helps relax the calf muscles. 2. Toe Cramps: Stand ...

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

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

If you’ve ever been jolted awake at night by a leg cramp, you know how painful they can be. The tight, knotted feeling in ...

Relief from leg cramps is available with a combination of immediate and long-term preventive measures seen as the most ...

"The commotion woke up my girlfriend at the time, and she ran over to check on me. I blamed the dog. I've never actually told ...

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QUESTION: I am a retired registered nurse, and I find that blood pressures are not taken correctly, whether it is the dentist ...