Why Do Muscle Cramps Happen? – The Simple Answer

Описание: Why do your calves suddenly seize like they’re auditioning for a horror movie? In this video, we break down the simple science behind muscle cramps and how to stop these surprise body tantrums.

Muscle cramps are sudden, involuntary contractions that often hit your legs, especially the calves. Common triggers include dehydration, low electrolytes like potassium, magnesium, and calcium, overuse and fatigue, and reduced blood flow. They can also show up during pregnancy or randomly for no clear reason. We unpack the causes, share practical prevention tips, and bust a few myths so you can move without the “charley horse” drama.

Chapter List
00:00:00 Intro Hook
00:00:27 Muscle Cramps Explained
00:00:55 Dehydration
00:01:16 Electrolytes
00:01:40 Overuse
00:02:01 Poor Blood Flow
00:02:17 Pregnancy
00:02:35 Random Factors
00:02:52 Prevention
00:03:21 Humor Wrap
00:03:45 Outro

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