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

Athletes use pickle juice as an electrolyte replenishment to prevent muscle cramps. Pickle juice is rich in sodium and contains a small amount of potassium. Pickle juice isn't a research-backed remedy ...

Have you ever been awakened from a delightful dream by sudden, excruciating pain in your leg? In an instant, your sleep is interrupted, and you are desperate for relief. It is not entirely clear why ...

A little boy was diagnosed with a rare muscle-wasting disease after getting severe leg cramp at a laser tag party. Evan Winter, seven, was slow to progress as a baby and didn’t walk until 20 months ...