Neuromuscular - Muscle Cramps

Summary of Recommendations and Evidence


 

Muscle cramps are sudden, involuntary, painful muscle contractions that can happen in the thigh, feet, hand, arm, abdomen or along the rib cage (1). They commonly occur after exercise, and some people get leg cramps at night (1). Most cramps resolve within a few seconds to minutes. Causes include straining or overusing a muscle, nerve compression, dehydration, low levels of electrolytes, pregnancy or dialysis.

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  1. Nutrients or Beverages and the Effects on Muscle Cramps