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… Muscle Cramps On this page: What are muscle cramps? A muscle cramp is a strong, painful contraction or …
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… Menstrual Cramps On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your … Check Your Symptoms Overview You may have painful menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) from time to time. Menstrual cramps can occur during or just before your period. The pain …
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… Healthy Muscles On this page: Overview Overview Muscles get stronger when they are used regularly, but … This is called "resistance." For example, you use your arm muscles when you bend your arm at the elbow. But when you do …
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… Hamstring Muscles On this page: Overview Overview The hamstring muscles are the three muscles that run down the back of the thigh. They attach to …
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… Preventing Foot Cramps On this page: Overview Overview … any activity. Stretch after exercise to keep warmed-up muscles from shortening and cramping. Use good posture while … any activity. Stretch after exercise to keep warmed-up muscles from shortening and cramping. Use good posture while …
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… Progressive Muscle Relaxation On this page: Overview Overview The body responds to stress with muscle tension, which can cause pain or discomfort. In turn, tense muscles relay to the body that it's stressed, which keeps …
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… Bones, Joints, and Muscles Learning Center Learn about bone, joint, and muscle health It's not uncommon to have aches and pains in … Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Injury Leg Amputation Leg Cramps During Pregnancy Leg Injuries Leg Problems, …
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… Calf Muscle Injury On this page: What is a calf muscle injury? Your calf muscle is actually two muscles, the gastrocnemius muscle and …
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… Menstrual Cramps: Relieving Pain Actionset Overview Painful menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) can occur during or just before your … your lower belly, back, or thighs. And the pain from these cramps can range from mild to severe. You may also have …
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… Leg Cramps During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Leg cramps are common during pregnancy, especially in the second … often at night. Doctors don't know exactly what causes leg cramps during pregnancy. Here are some things you can do to …
