Night-time leg cramps are common but poorly understood. An orthopaedic doctor explains why they strike during sleep, what ...

Leg swelling, cold feet, numbness or night cramps may be more than everyday discomfort. Vascular experts explain five leg ...

Night leg cramps, or nocturnal leg cramps, are sudden, involuntary muscle contractions that usually occur in the calves, feet, or thighs during rest or sleep. These painful spasms can last from a few ...

Ever been sound asleep, only to be startled awake by a stabbing pain in your calf or hamstring? These sudden, intense muscle spasms are better known as charley horses. And they happen to up to 60% of ...

Many people experience painful leg and calf cramps at night, which can have several potential causes. News 9 spoke with Dr. Lacy Anderson to explore the underlying factors behind these cramps and ...

Occasional leg cramps are considered common and usually harmless, especially after physical exertion, dehydration, or ...

Medical education is intense, expensive and focused on the idea of “evidence-based medicine” (EBM). The idea of home remedies is usually framed as outmoded, unscientific and potentially harmful.

Q: I just read about a study wherein nighttime leg cramps were significantly reduced in frequency and severity in people who took vitamin K2. I plan to try this. I have taken vitamin K2 before. A: We ...

Q. I have always been bothered by my legs and feet cramping at night. I put soap chips in socks that I wear to bed each night, and that usually helps.

Before the primary symptoms begin to show, legs silently warn you about many ailments, whether it is diabetes, heart issues or renal problems.  | Health ...

Joe and Teresa Graedon answer questions about how to treat leg cramps, uncomfortable digestion, and whether peanut butter protein can transfer via breast milk.