Exercises To Prevent Night Time Leg Cramps

Have you suffered from sudden spasms, or tightening, of muscles in the calf (sometimes in thigh and foot) at bedtime or rest? There is a chance you might be suffering from Nighttime Leg cramps.

A cramp pain typically lasts a few minutes. In some cases, it lasts just seconds, but in some cases it lasts up to 10 minutes. The severity of the pain varies. The muscle may remain tender for up to 24 hours after a leg cramp. Leg cramps usually occur when you are resting - most commonly at night when in bed.

Causes

Common causes of skeletal muscle cramps include muscle fatigue, heavy exercise, low sodium, and low potassium. Smooth muscle cramps may be due to menstruation or gastroenteritis.

Other Factors

• Pregnancy
• Kidney disease
• Varicose veins
• Medications like antipsychotics, birth control pills, diuretics, statins, and steroids.
• Exposure to extreme temperature conditions.
• Dehydration.
• Prolonged standing or sitting on a hard surface, or putting legs in awkward positions while sleeping.
• Body Weight.

Stretching Exercises