Legs cramping at night mainly happens after muscle contractions which is so painful. It can be for a very short period, and it will affect our sleeping, exercise and daily life. In some conditions, it may happen because of drugs. When cramping occurred we need to try to relax the muscle by applying ice or heat.
Quickly Stop Pain
- Message your leg
- Stretch
- Walk on the heels
- Apply Heat
- Sleep flat, try to pull your cramped leg toward you and try to push away your cramped leg with your other leg placing it just above your cramped leg toe. This way it will ease the cramp instantly.
How to Prevent Leg Cramping
- Make sure you dehydrated
- Check and adjust your sleeping position
- Stretch your leg before you go to bed
- use shoe that fits your feet
- Do regular leg exercises
- Keep blanket loose around legs
- Try to ride stationary bike
Foods that help Leg Cramping
- Avocado
- Watermelon
- Coconut Water
- Sweet potatoes
- Greek Yogurt
- Bone Broth
- Papaya
- Beet Greens
- Fermented foods
- Salmon
- Smoothly
- Sardines