Muscle cramps can be associated with metabolic, endocrine, and neurological disorders. However, many healthy, athletic individuals also suffer from recurrent muscle cramping brought on by exercise. Muscle cramps that occur during or following exercise, in the absence of disease, are termed Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramps (EAMC). Most recreational and competitive athletes have experienced EAMC, with corresponding negative effects on performance. Currently there is not a certain cause. There are only theories.…
