A doctor has explained the exact reason why we feel a painful cramping sensation when we stretch. Doctor Sood, aka ...

What you felt was most likely a leg cramp, an involuntary contraction of muscles in your leg. Leg cramps can be painful enough to stop you in the middle of a run or wake you up during the night.

However, most people benefit from a balanced diet rich in these essential nutrients, including: Inadequate blood flow to leg and foot muscles creates another common pathway to recurring cramps.