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DrSugar Answers: Bothersome Foot Cramps

Updated 02/02/12 1:23 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 4 comments

Why Do My Feet Cramp?

DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, What’s the deal with foot cramps? I never got them when I was younger, but lately, I’ve been getting them frequently — especially when I’m lying in bed or trying to point my toes in Pilates class. My foot will sort of seize up and cramp into a weird position, and no massaging seems to make it go Read more

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The Skinny On: Muscle Cramps

Updated 09/23/08 9:33 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

The Skinny On: Muscle Cramps

Chances are high that you've had a Charley horse at some time in your life. No doubt it was painful, but did you ever wonder what causes those dang cramps and how you can avoid them? While the exact cause of muscle cramps remains a mystery, it is believed they come from overexertion and dehydration. Weak muscles are more likely to get overexerted when exercising and this overexertion depletes Read more