Muscle twitches fall into two main types. There’s myoclonus, where a whole muscle or group of muscles twitch or spasm. Then ...

Infectious agents can cause muscle twitching and spasms, too. The most commonly known is probably tetanus, which causes a phenomenon called lockjaw, where the neck and jaw muscles contract to the ...

Whether you call it a charley horse, a muscle spasm or a cramp, sharp muscle pains can immobilize you for a few seconds or for even 15 minutes or more. There’s nothing worse than getting a leg cramp ...

Occasional leg cramps are considered common and usually harmless, especially after physical exertion, dehydration, or ...

High school fall sports teams will begin their official practices soon — including double sessions for football. While a warm August may be a wonderful time of year to swim and kayak, it may not offer ...

Muscle cramps are sudden, involuntary contractions that can cause sharp, intense pain lasting from a few seconds to several minutes. They often strike during exercise, dehydration, or even while ...

A fitness coach has shared her top ten tips on how you can help your body recover faster and avoid muscle pains after an intense workout. While some may argue that sore muscles after exercising is a ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. A muscle strain, or a pulled muscle, is among the most common injuries affecting people of all ages, particularly those engaging in ...

Statin therapy does not exacerbate muscle injury, pain or fatigue in people engaging in moderate-intensity exercise, such as walking, according to a study published today in the Journal of the ...