Unfortunately, a great percentage of people experience leg cramps at night. Besides being rather uncomfortable and painful, this health problem can prevent one from having a good night’s sleep. These rapid muscle spasms or contractions are usually felt in the thighs, feet, and calves. They can happen soon after a person falls asleep or before waking up in the morning and the cramping can last for up to a few minutes. When the cramping stops, the muscles remain tensed and tight and can be sensitive to touch and movement.
Leg Cramps vs. Restless Leg Syndrome
Very often, people think that this is one and the same health problem. However, they are completely different, i.e. people experience bigger pain when they try to move their legs during cramps whereas in the case of restless leg syndrome, people feel relieved when they move their legs.
