Writer’s cramp is a specific type of focal dystonia that affects your fingers, hand, or forearm. Focal dystonia of the hands is a neurologic movement disorder. The brain sends incorrect information to ...

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Whether you just did a hard workout (and may or may not have had enough water) or you were in the middle of peaceful slumber, a gnarly muscle cramp has struck your arm, leg or pretty much any other ...

Cramp bark (Viburnum opulus) — also known as guelder rose, highbush cranberry, and snowball tree — is a tall, flowering shrub with red berries and clusters of white flowers. Native to Europe, it also ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Cramp muscle' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The medication(s) ...

If you reach for water when a muscle cramp strikes, you might want to think again. New research has revealed drinking electrolytes instead of pure water can help prevent muscle cramps. If you reach ...

Medically reviewed by Simone Harounian, MS, RD Key Takeaways Bananas are rich in electrolytes but may not provide enough to ...

If leg cramps have become a normal part of your life, you might want to consider seeing a doctor. Dr Yaranov shares 7 ...

Writer’s cramp affects between seven and 69 per million people of the entire population. It isn’t exclusive to writers, however. This achy hand condition impacts anyone who uses their hands ...

If you’ve ever had to stop mid-run because of a calf cramp, felt your hamstrings seize up during downward dog, or woke up in the middle of the night with a charley horse, you know how painful it can ...

At mile 18 of the Shamrock Marathon last March, Scott Young's right calf began to cramp. The sharp pain came and went for the last 8 miles of the race. "The worst cramp nearly doubled me over just as ...

Most of us have experienced a charley horse at some point, so we all know that there are few pains worse than that sudden, excruciating spasm. Any video of a calf cramping up is cringeworthy, mostly ...