(HealthDay News) -- A muscle cramp occurs when a contracted muscle can't relax, causing pain and tightness. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says these factors increase the risk of getting a muscle cramp: Being a young child or infant. Being age 65 or older. Taking certain medications. Being overweight. Overexerting yourself. Being an athlete, particularly in the pre-season before the body is fully conditioned.
(HealthDay News) -- A muscle cramp occurs when a contracted muscle can't relax, causing pain and tightness. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says these factors increase the risk of getting a muscle cramp: Being a young child or infant. Being age 65 or older. Taking certain medications. Being overweight. Overexerting yourself. Being an athlete, particularly in the pre-season before the body is fully conditioned.