The muscle twitch creates short, involuntary muscle contractions, which affect tiny muscle areas that lie beneath the skin.

At one point or another, we’ve all experienced the unexpected, intense pain of a muscle cramp. Muscle cramps, also known as muscle spasms or charley horses, are the involuntary contraction of muscle ...

That sudden, excruciating tightening in your calf or foot might be more than just an annoying interruption to your day or sleep. While occasional muscle cramps affect nearly everyone at some point, ...

Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM Key Takeaways Foot cramps can be caused by dehydration, so it's important to drink enough water.Wearing shoes that don't fit well or don't provide support can ...