Nighttime leg cramps can be caused by unopposed foot flexion while in bed, according to the National Medical Society. When people sleep, the muscles of their feet and calves are shortened and become vulnerable to nocturnal leg cramping. The cramp generally occurs in the calf, and the calf musc...
Night leg cramps, also called nocturnal leg cramps, are painful, involuntary contractions or spasms of muscles in your legs, usually occurring when you're in bed. Night leg cramps usually involve your calf muscles, although muscles in your feet or thighs might cramp as well. Forcefully stretchin...
Sudden, sharp pain in the leg– This usually happens in the calf but can also occur in the thigh or foot. Muscle tightness or hardening– The muscle may feel knotted or become visibly hard during a cramp. Inability to move the leg– The cramp may temporarily freeze movement until it subsi...
The article discusses the causes of night leg cramp and its prevention. Night leg cramps usually happen to the calf muscles and should not be confused with restless leg syndrome, or RLS. The cramps could be caused by lack of fluid intake, lack of ...
The next time a leg cramp strikes, try some of these tips: Stretch the muscle. Get out of bed and stand with your foot flat on the floor. Press down firmly. Massage the muscle. Flex your foot. Grab your toes and pull them toward you. ...
A cramp or stiffness in a muscle, especially of the upper leg, caused by injury or excessive exertion. The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2007, 2004 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. ...
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