Few things are more frustrating than being jolted awake by a sudden, painful cramp in your calf.
One moment you’re asleep. The next, your muscle feels like it’s been squeezed into a rock-hard knot.
Nighttime leg cramps are common, especially as people get older, and they can have many different causes. The linked article highlights muscle fatigue, dehydration, prolonged sitting, circulation problems, medications, and certain health conditions as possible contributors.
The good news is that there are several simple things you can do when a cramp strikes—and some recurring patterns
