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 ...

You probably don’t spend much time thinking about your toes, unless you’re trimming your nails or getting a pedicure. That’s understandable, but our toes play a crucial role in movement, contributing ...

Doctor Vishakha shares the fascinating connections between foot health and overall well-being, revealing what your feet might ...

JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Leg pain and leg cramps aren’t always an orthopedic issue: Both can be signs of peripheral artery disease, or PAD, a serious blood-flow issue with implications for the heart.

When patients suffer leg cramps that wake them up at night, doctors have nothing in their black bag to offer. Long ago, doctors used to prescribe quinine, and many patients found it quite helpful.

Muscle cramps are sudden, painful contractions caused by dehydration, nerve issues or electrolyte imbalance. Know the causes, diagnosis and treatment (Image: Pexels) A muscle cramp can present as a ...

Ever been sound asleep, only to be startled awake by a stabbing pain in your calf or hamstring? These sudden, intense muscle spasms are better known as charley horses. And they happen to up to 60% of ...