are worth discussing with a healthcare professional.
What Exactly Is a Nighttime Leg Cramp?
A nocturnal leg cramp is a sudden, involuntary muscle contraction that typically happens while you’re sleeping or settling into bed.
The calf is the most common location, but cramps can also affect the feet and thighs.
They may last only a few seconds or continue for several minutes. Even after the muscle relaxes, soreness can sometimes remain into the following day.
Night cramps are also different from restless legs syndrome. Restless legs generally creates an uncomfortable