For athletes across all sports, few experiences are as agonizing as being forced to leave competition with a sudden muscle cramp. These painful, uncontrolled spasms – formally known as ...

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 ...

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Albert Pujols has left the Los Angeles Angels' game against Seattle due to a cramp in his left hamstring while running out a bases-clearing double. Pujols left in the third inning ...

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes experienced hamstring cramping and isn't expected to start Tuesday, according to manager Terry Collins. Cespedes played in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Nationals ...

Brandon Marsh truly can't get much more unlucky than he's been in 2025. After a dismal start at the plate, Marsh added injury to insult with a right hamstring strain that landed him on the 10-day IL, ...

Braves second baseman Tommy La Stella was removed from Monday's game against the Dodgers due to a muscle cramp in his upper right hamstring, the team announced. The injury is thought to be minor, and ...

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT Exercising your hamstrings is important for mobility (movement), athletic performance, and reducing injury risk. 1. Glute Bridge A glute bridge improves hip ...

Bananas are popular for relieving muscle cramps, but it’s unclear how much they help. Muscle cramps are involuntary muscle contractions or spasms that are common after exercise and can be ...

Kansas star freshman and potential NBA Draft top pick Darryn Peterson has struggled to stay healthy in the 2025-26 season.