Muscle cramps are abrupt and involuntary contractions in one or more muscles of the body. Generally, cramps occur during/after exercise or during night, lasting only for a few seconds/minutes. It is one of the most common muscle problems faced by people across the world. Following are the causes and types of muscle cramps: Use Induced Cramps: Generally, this type of cramp is experienced by athletes. They either experience the cramp during, immediately after or several hours after the exercise or performance. When muscles are fatigued, then they are highly susceptible to cramping. Putting excessive pressure on a particular muscle often leads...