Why They Happen — And How to Stop Them
You’re deep in sleep.
The house is quiet.
And then — BAM.
A sudden, vice-like grip in your calf.
A cramp so sharp, it wakes you gasping.
You’ve just been ambushed by a nocturnal leg cramp — one of the most common — and agonizing — nighttime visitors.
And if you’ve been struck before, you know:
It’s not just “a little pain.”
It’s a sleep thief.
A mystery.
A recurring nightmare.
The good news?
You’re not alone.
And it’s not inevitable.
Let’s dive into who is most at risk, why night cramps happen, and what you can do — tonight — to protect your rest.
