Muscle cramp
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sustained and usually painful contraction of muscle fibers.
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- A muscle cramp is thus defined as an involuntarily and forcibly contracted muscle that does not relax.
- E Shin Splints Strains and Sprains Tendonitis TMJ Trigger Finger Varicose Veins Whiplash Links Email Mama What is a Muscle Cramp?A Muscle cramp is an involuntary, painful contraction of the muscleswhich produce a hard, bulging muscle.
- Why does it happen? While the exact cause of muscle cramp is not known, some researchers believe that it is caused by inadequate stretching and muscle fatigue which, in turn, leads to a malfunction of the mechanism that controls muscle contractions.
- What is a muscle cramp? A muscle cramp is an involuntarily and forcibly contracted muscle that does not relax.
- What are the treatments for the condition? The immediate treatment of a charley horse or muscle cramp is to stretch and gently massage the muscle.
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