"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Picture this: You’re lying in bed, *just* about to fall asleep, when your leg starts to cramp. The ...

If painful leg cramps have woken you up in the middle of the night, the condition can be both scary and confusing. You may think it’s due to the position you’re sleeping in — but there’s more to know ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever experienced leg cramps at night, you know they’re no joke. They can rudely interrupt your sleep and startle you awake with a jolt of pain. Although they’re quite common, getting rid of ...

Whether they hit in the middle of the night or during a workout, leg cramps can stop you in your tracks with sharp, unexpected pain. Stretching your leg, massaging it, or applying heat may provide ...

Nocturnal leg cramps (NLC) are common, painful, but usually not serious occurrences. They are the involuntary contractions of leg muscles that happen during sleep. It feels like a spasm and they ...

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 ...

A muscle cramp is an unexpected tightening or contraction of one or more muscles in the body. These involuntary episodes can be quite painful as the muscle contracts and is unable to relax. They may ...