Sitting for long periods
Overload of the leg muscles
Working or standing on a concrete floor
Incorrect sitting posture
Certain health problems or conditions can also contribute to nighttime leg cramps: Dietary supplements
pregnancy
alcoholism
Dehydration
Parkinson’s disease
Neuromuscular diseases
Structural disorders such as flat feet
Endocrine diseases such as diabetes
Taking diuretics, statins and beta-agonists
Treatment and prevention of night cramps
Treatment for nighttime cramps depends on the cause. For example, if the cause is dehydration, make sure you drink plenty of fluids throughout the day. Other treatment and prevention methods include:
Use horse chestnut, which is known to promote blood circulation in the legs.
Treat yourself to a relaxing moment before bed with a hot bath to relieve muscle tension. Epsom salts are even more effective. Magnesium chloride sprays are available for massage into your legs, as this product is very well absorbed by the skin.
Place a heating pad on the affected area.
