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Archive Home > 2012 > April > 05 > Why our muscles cramp Sea, sun, sand ... surgery

Why our muscles cramp Sea, sun, sand ... surgery

And what we can do to untie the knots

By Anne Aurand / The Bulletin
April 5, 2012

After a bout of hard exercise, it's not uncommon to get sudden, painful muscle contractions or spasms. The muscles, especially in the thighs and calves, can suddenly bulge hard as rocks. Muscle cramps can last seconds to minutes, and sometimes jar a person out of bed at night.

Ever wondered what....

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