the following day.
Nighttime leg cramps are common, particularly with increasing age and during pregnancy. Most are harmless, and in many cases there is no clearly identifiable underlying cause. Still, frequent cramps can disrupt sleep and sometimes point to a medication effect or health condition that deserves attention.
So
why do these cramps happen, what should you do when one strikes, and which prevention strategies are actually supported by evidence?
What Are Nighttime Leg Cramps?
A nighttime occurs when a muscle contracts involuntarily and temporarily fails to relax.
During an episode, the affected muscle may feel extremely tight or hard.
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