(HealthDay News) -- A muscle cramp occurs when a contracted muscle can't relax, causing pain and tightness.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says these factors increase the risk of getting a muscle cramp:

Being a young child or infant.Being age 65 or older.Taking certain medications.Being overweight.Overexerting yourself.Being an athlete, particularly in the pre-season before the body is fully conditioned.

-- Diana Kohnle MedicalNewsCopyright © 2012 HealthDay. All rights reserved.


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