Can All Muscles Cramp?
All skeletal muscles can cramp at any given moment. A very common cramp that majority of the population has experienced one time or another occurs with the calf muscle (named a “charley horse”). Most cramps occur in the extremities especially with the legs. Click Image To Enlarge. Most Cramps Occur In The Legs. Are There Different Types Of Cramps? Cramps are classified according to the muscle groups they affect and their different causes. There are four types of skeletal muscle cramps: • True cramps • Contractures • Tetany • Dystonic cramps 1. True Cramps: True cramps are caused by hyperexcitability of the nerves of a muscle. They can involve part or a whole muscle group. True cramps are the most common type of skeletal muscle cramp. These types of cramps can occur due to many factors. Vigorous Activity: When playing sports, muscle fatigue as well as vigorous use of the muscles can cause cramping. These cramps can occur either during or after the activity. Older individuals are at a hi