Subtitle: If you've ever been jolted awake in the middle of the night by a sudden, stabbing pain in your calf or foot, you know just how excruciating night cramps can be.
Let me tell you about the first time I had a night cramp.
I was in my late thirties, 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.
But then I learned about night cramps, and I realized they're common, and they're usually harmless.
Who Is Most at Risk?
1. Older Adults
