Here’s Why You Get Leg Cramps at Night (and How to Stop It from Happening Again)

Sitting for long periods of time

Overwork of the leg muscles

Working or standing on a concrete floor

Incorrect sitting posture

Specific health problems or conditions can also contribute to nighttime leg cramps: Health Health supplements

Pregnancy

Alcoholism

Dehydration

Parkinson’s disease

Neuromuscular disorders

Structural disorders such as flat feet

Endocrine disorders such as diabetes

Taking diuretics, statins, beta-agonists

Treatment and prevention of nighttime cramps

Treatment for nighttime cramps depends on the cause. For example, if the cause is dehydration, make sure you stay hydrated throughout the day. Other treatment and prevention methods include:

Use horse chestnut, which is known to increase blood flow to the legs.

Take a relaxing moment with a warm bath before bed to relieve any muscle tension; it’s even more effective with Epsom salts in the bath. There are magnesium chloride sprays available, and you can massage your legs with this product, which is very well absorbed by the skin.

Apply a heating pad to the affected area.

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