Low Electrolyte Levels
Low Electrolyte level can cause muscle cramps. This is usually indicative of deficiency in nutrients such as potassium, calcium, amongst other nutrients. Generally, electrolyte imbalance [5] can be dangerous for the body. Specific chemicals in our body on dissolution in water function as electrolytes. The dissolution of these electrolytes is important to regulate nerve and muscle functions. This is why inadequacy of potassium [6], calcium, sodium, and magnesium [7] can cause muscle cramps.
Low Blood Supply
Low blood supply to your things during exercise or motion can cause muscle cramps. This is why you have to undertake exercises in a certain posture to ensure blood circulation is guaranteed. The inability of the blood flow affects the performance of the muscle which accounts for the sudden contraction.