You’re asleep. Then your calf locks up like a fist—pain so sharp it yanks you fully awake. You rub it, you curse it, you promise yourself you’ll “deal with it tomorrow.”
Most night leg cramps are brief, harmless muscle spasms. But if they repeat, or come with certain warning signs, they’re worth treating like a
When it hits, do this in order:
Stretch immediately
For a calf cramp: straighten your leg and pull toes toward your shin. Hold 20–30 seconds, repeat.
Stand and walk a few steps
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