To search a specific database, click here . Muscle spasms or cramps are contractions of the muscles and are often painful. Muscle twitching is the result of minor local muscle contractions or the uncontrollable twitching of a single muscle group served by a single motor nerve fiber or filament. Muscle cramps most often occur in the foot or in the calf muscle.
Muscle twitches are minor and often go unnoticed.
Some are common and normal, while others indicate a neurologic disorder. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. It is provided for your general information and is not a substitute for medical care or supervised medical treatment. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. There is no warranty that the information is free from errors and omissions or that it meets any particular standard.