Overview
Muscle cramps are short lived and mild muscle problems that are usually accompanied by pain. Stretching and other home treatments can help relieve muscle cramps. Other treatments such as massage, ice and heat, and staying hydrated can also help relieve muscle cramp.
Although muscle cramps or spasms commonly occur in the leg muscles, they can also occur in the back, hands, feet or toes. Muscle cramps usually last for a few seconds to 15 minutes. It would help to see a doctor if you experience chronic muscle cramping.
Doctors recommend certain home treatments to help relieve muscle spasm. However, studies have limited proof of the potency of some of these remedies.