Possible causes of leg cramps (charley horses) are too much or too little exercise, dehydration, low electrolyte levels, and certain conditions. Treatments include rehydrating, stretching ...

Leg cramps—often referred to as a charley horse—are painful, involuntary contractions of the muscles in your thigh or calf. They commonly occur from dehydration or muscle overexertion.

Many people experience painful leg and calf cramps at night, which can have several potential causes. News 9 spoke with Dr. Lacy Anderson to explore the underlying factors behind these cramps and ...