Diseases and Conditions Bone and Muscle Conditions

Leg Cramps While Lying and Stretching

Published:Aug,14 2017Author:C.H. Cooney Views: 15

Painful leg cramps are common, affecting approximately 50 to 60 percent of adults and 7 percent of children. They usually occur at night, and most often affect the calf, foot, and thigh muscles.

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