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Q  Fit Bit
Muscle
…Are painful, but
common and often
manageable.
I
t’s happened before on
occasion. From the bliss of
sound sleep, you’re suddenly
awakened by a painful muscle
cramp in your lower leg. Lately,
though, you’ve being awakened
by leg cramps several times
a week.
Should you be concerned?
Muscle cramps like this are
fairly common among athletes
and older adults. Many times
they’re harmless. But they can
sometimes be brought on by
certain medications or they
may indicate the presence of
certain disorders.
Muscle Movement
Your muscles are made of many
fibres that can contract and
relax. This allows the fibres to
shorten and lengthen according
to the movement you’re making
at the time.