Every one of us has suffered from muscle cramps at some time or the other. When a muscle involuntarily contracts and is unable to relax, it is known as a muscle cramp. That sharp, excruciating pain one experiences is caused by the inability of the muscle to loosen.
Causes
Long periods of exercise or physical labour, particularly in hot weather, can lead to muscle cramps. In other words, overuse of a muscle, dehydration, muscle strain or holding a position continuously for a prolonged period can cause a muscle cramp. In many cases, however, the cause. . .
