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How to get rid of cramp
Whether you get cramp when out running or in bed at night, the awful, stabbing pain feels like your muscle is about to burst open. Remedies like massaging it out or magnesium supplements are often recommended, but what’s the evidence that they really work? Our reporter in Sydney, Cassandra Steeth, has been to investigate what causes cramps – and how to stop them.
Image: Woman massaging her leg. Credit: Getty Images
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