Can inadequate stretching and muscle fatigue cause muscle cramps?
Muscles are bundles of fibres that contract and expand to produce movement. A regular program of stretching lengthens muscle fibres so they can contract and tighten more vigorously when you exercise. When your body is poorly conditioned, you are more likely to experience muscle fatigue, which when coupled with overexertion depletes a muscle’s oxygen supply, leading to build up of waste product and spasms. This can then lead to cramps as the muscle fibres cease to contract and expand effectively.
