We already mentioned that sitting too much is a recipe for disaster. When you go at it a little too hard at the gym, or engage in rigorous physical work for extended periods, you can almost bank on nocturnal leg cramps striking later.
While it is admirable to get – and stay – in shape, there is such a thing as too much physical activity. Some people take the phrase “go hard or go home” a little too seriously. This includes people who work in front of a computer or in an otherwise stationary position for 8 or more hours each day. Sitting for long periods can increase your chances of having nighttime leg cramping. They need to be stretched to stay healthy. While most experts agree there is no absolute answer to the underlying causes of leg cramps, some have suggested triggers that can make them more likely. Some research suggests it may be hereditary, especially if the problem begins in childhood, persists into adulthood, and occurs frequently. The sad truth is, experts are unsure what causes nighttime leg cramping. The bad news is, the pain and soreness from a leg cramp can last for up to 24 hours. More good news! Most leg cramps resolve on their own within 10 minutes. However, it is not out of the question to feel cramping and tightening in your hamstrings (back of the thigh) or your quadriceps (front of the thigh). It stretches from the back of your knee to your heel. Most leg cramps occur in the calf muscle. That uncontrolled (and unwanted) contraction can cause severe pain and make it nearly impossible to use the part of your leg where it's happening. Medical professionals will tell you a leg cramp is the sudden and involuntary contraction of one or more of the muscles in your leg. Sometimes called a “Charley Horse,” the official medical term is nocturnal leg cramping. The good news (as if there is such a thing when it comes to leg cramps) is that only 20 percent of sufferers are bothered enough by their leg cramps to seek medical treatment for the condition. Roughly 33 percent of people older than 69 get them and once you are over 80, your risk increases to 50 percent. As you age, your risk of leg cramping also increases. Sorry, ladies, but research suggests women are more likely than men to have leg cramps. If you are one of the 60 percent of American adults (and 7 percent of children) who experience leg cramps, you know how disruptive they can be. They most often occur in the calves, but it is not out of the question to have leg cramps in your feet or thighs. It feels like someone has grabbed onto each end of your muscle and twisted it into some new and exciting shape. If you've ever had one, you know what I mean. Few things can jolt you out of a restful sleep like twisting, tightening leg cramps.
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