Subtitle: *There is a very specific kind of terror that hits you at 2 AM. You're fast asleep, dreaming peacefully, and suddenly—BAM! Your calf muscle seizes up into a rock-hard knot of agonizing pain.*
Let me tell you about the first time I got a leg cramp at night.
I was in my late fifties, and I woke up in the middle of the night with a searing pain in my calf. It felt like my muscle was being ripped apart. I couldn't move. I was terrified.
I didn't know what was happening. I thought it was a blood clot. I was worried about my circulation.
I did some research, and I learned about nocturnal leg cramps. I realized that they're common, and they're usually harmless.
What Are Nocturnal Leg Cramps?
Nocturnal leg cramps are sudden, involuntary muscle contractions that occur during the night.
Sudden muscle contractions. The muscle contracts and tightens.
Intense pain. The pain can be severe.
Brief episodes. The cramps usually last a few minutes.
Common in older adults. They are more common in older adults.
Often harmless. They are usually harmless.
What Causes Nocturnal Leg Cramps?
