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Twitching in the Legs After a Long Walk

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Holly McGurgan

Twitching leg muscles are not uncommon after a long walk or exercise session according to Dr. John Su in an article in the "Los Angeles Times." Although muscle twitches may cause you to worry about the health of your leg muscles, in most cases, twitching doesn’t indicate a serious underlying medical program.