Why Your Legs Cramp Up At Night And How To Fix It
Legs cramping are a very common occurrence, especially during the night. If this is something that happens to you it is usually unexpected and they happen like fast spasms or contraction of the muscles located in the thighs, feet and calves.
Night time leg cramps usually happen when you have fallen asleep or just right after you open the eyes in the morning. The worst thing about it is that the pain can be really extreme sometimes and it can last up to a few minutes. When it is gone, the muscles will be tightened and tensed and there will be pain if you touch them or move fast.
However, you should know that leg cramps are very different from the restless leg syndrome. It is true that both of these conditions happen during the night, however, restless leg syndrome makes people feel relaxed when they move the legs. If they move them, then they will cramp and the pain will be stronger.
Nevertheless, scientists have not determined why this happens yet. But, they suspect that certain health conditions might lead to this.
THE CAUSES FOR LEG CRAMPS
- Being exposed to low temperatures for a long period of time
- Blood circulation issues
- Thyroid disease
- Dehydration
- Specific pharmaceutical drugs.
- Kidney disease
- Injury
- Physical activity
- Muscle overload
- Lack of calcium
- Pregnancy
- Lack of Magnesium
- Lack of Potassium
If you notice that these cramps are not connected with a serious health issue, you can rely on a few different method to help yourself.
HOW TO TREAT THE CRAMPS
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