If You Often Get Leg Cramps At Night, Your Body May Be Trying To Warn You About Something
This does not mean frequent cramps should automatically be dismissed as “just aging.”
What to Do When a Cramp Strikes
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For a calf cramp:
- Straighten the affected leg.
- Pull the toes gently toward the shin.
- Hold the stretch without bouncing.
- Massage the muscle gently.
- Walk slowly once it begins to relax.
Warmth, such as a warm shower or heating pad, may also feel soothing.
Can Stretching Before Bed Help?
It may.
Gentle calf and hamstring stretching before sleep is a simple, low-risk habit.
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