Muscle Cramps

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Muscle Cramps (Introduction)

Muscle cramps are involuntary muscle contractions or spasms, often sustained and painful.

Muscle cramps can and do affect almost all riders. What can be done to help prevent this problem, and what can be done once cramps occur?

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