Question

how does muscle cramps happen

Answer 1

sometimes there is a lack of oxygen in our muscle cells, hence the pyruvate cannot be broken down into energy. Here, the pyruvate is converted into a 3 carbon molecule called lactic acid. This formation of lactic acid in our muscle cells causes cramps in a sudden.

Answer 2

A muscle cramp is a strong, painful contraction or tightening of a muscle that comes on suddenly and lasts from a few seconds to several minutes. It often occurs in the legs. A muscle cramp is also called a charley horse. Nighttime leg cramps are usually sudden spasms, or tightening, of muscles in the calf.