Muscle Cramps Overview

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At some time or another, just about everyone has had a muscle cramp. Although the exact cause of muscle cramps is not known, researchers have found that cramps can happen for a variety of reasons, including dehydration, lack of vitamins, overexertion, lack of stretching or warming up before exercise, or excessive heat. So whether your back is sore from gardening, or you get a charlie horse in the middle of the night after a run, there are several methods for treating your muscle cramps, as well as steps you can take to prevent them from happening again.

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