Muscle spasms are sudden, involuntary contractions of one or more muscles. These spasms can be intensely painful and can last from a few seconds to several minutes. They often occur in the legs, but ...

We've all been there before. Running along the basketball court or swimming across the pool, when, all of a sudden, we experience a sharp pain in our foot or leg. Muscle cramps are common, affect ...

Muscle twitches, often experienced as sudden, involuntary movements in the muscles, are common yet can raise concerns for some individuals. These small, rapid contractions, medically known as ...

Oluseun Olufade, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgeon and Assistant Professor of Orthopedics at the Emory School of Medicine. Rest and changes in activity can help treat back spasms that cause lower back pain ...

Poor sleep, difficulty moving and injuries from hitting something accidentally are just some of the challenges faced by suffers of often-painful involuntary muscle spasms. However, a new study ...

Weak and brittle nails: Calcium is essential for strong and healthy nails. A deficiency can result in nails that are prone to breakage, splitting, and becoming brittle Weak grip: Calcium plays a role ...