Muscle cramps are involuntary, very painful and can last from a few seconds to a few minutes. Here are some potential causes of cramps and how to ease the pain of one.

Jun 24, 2009 - Roberta Goli

There are numerous reasons for muscle cramps but the cause of the most common variety is unknown. Fortunately simple self-help methods to ease the cramp can be effective

Jul 29, 2009 - John Richard Roberts

Simple ways to treat muscle cramps include using a hot or cold compress, massaging the area and taking supplements, such as omega-3 and Co-enzyme Q10.

Jul 26, 2010 - Kate Le Page

Five ways to naturally relieve pain associated with menstrual cramps.

Jan 17, 2011 - Chelsea Baldwin

Spasms or cramping of leg or calf muscles attack suddenly at night for different reasons. Quinine drug treatment is dangerous but other treatments may help.

Jul 9, 2010 - Amy Andersen

Symptoms and causes of muscle pain including muscle disorders and exercise related muscle pain. Treatment of muscle pain.

Feb 24, 2011 - Kristin Dorman

Many women experience menstrual cramps with their monthly period and figuring out how to manage them can be challenging.

Nov 7, 2008 - Erica Arnold

Monthly menstrual cramps can be a real pain, but many women who experience severe menstrual cramps find relief in natural essential oil remedies.

Sep 30, 2009 - Victoria Anisman-Reiner

Cramps in the legs often get worse at night and can lead to insomnia. Discover some of the most common causes of leg pain in seniors.

Apr 27, 2010 - Katrena Wells

Many leg cramp sufferers say they get relief and a good night's sleep by going to bed with a bar of soap. Mainstream science can't explain why this simple remedy works.

May 19, 2009 - George Daleiden

When skeletal (voluntary) muscles contract they can exert force because they act through the tendons which connect them to bone, most often across a joint.

Sep 7, 2008 - Kenneth Rosen

Learn about ways to relieve the discomfort and pain of severe menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea).

Sep 18, 2010 - Arden Aniston

Do painful stomach cramps slow you down when you're running? You're not the only one. Find out how to stop runners' cramps before they stop you.

Nov 10, 2008 - Brittany Golledge

So many treatments to choose from to banish your cellulite, but which one can work for you? Here are some cellulite treatments that truly work.

Dec 21, 2010 - Alison Hornsey

A muscle strain can be both inconvenient and painful. Here's how to effectively treat an injured muscle so you can get back to your normal routine.

Oct 1, 2009 - Kristie Leong

Many people experience muscle or joint pain at some stage. Getting to the cause and taking steps to stop it from recurring will prevent pain from controlling one's life.

Aug 23, 2009 - Fleur Hupston

Trigger point treatment is an effective but underused therapy for muscle pain and dysfunction.

Apr 23, 2008 - John Richard Roberts

Muscle testing is used in various practices as a means to assess allergies, health strengths and weaknesses prior to treatment or, like dowsing, to ask yes/no questions

Jun 9, 2007 - Victoria Anisman-Reiner

Muscle stimulators can sound intimidating to new and even seasoned visitors to a chiropractic office, but the reality of this therapy is much less frightening.

Dec 17, 2009 - Erin McLaughlin