Nighttime leg cramps are a sudden intense pain in the thigh or . A cramp is a tight muscle that won’t relax. They can be caused by mineral deficiency.

Leg cramps are a common condition where the muscles in the leg suddenly become tight and painful.

How to Eliminate Leg Cramps at Night. Night leg cramps can attack anyone during the course of the night. Although pregnant women and the elderly may be particularly susceptible, leg cramps can present for any number of reasons.

Wow Daryl, cool that you are an ultra-marathoner. From everything I have read it looks like leg cramps are due to mineral deficiencies and/or mineral imbalances.

A cramp is a sudden, involuntary muscle contraction or over-shortening; while generally temporary and non-damaging, they can cause significant pain, and a paralysis-like immobility of the affected muscle.

The precise cause of agonizing nighttime leg, foot or hand cramps is not totally understood but the range of possibilities are: 1. Body needs more potassium or magnesium right away.

WebMD explains muscle spasms, cramps and charley s, including symptoms, causes and treatments.

These common, sudden, involuntary muscle contractions are usually harmless but can be excruciatingly painful. Experts explain what causes leg cramps

Leg cramps at night are extremely painful and disturbing. They can be caused by medications and mineral depletion, and can be solved easily and quickly with the …

May 25, 2011 · I am generally a very healthy woman. I frequently wake up at night with painful cramps in the thighs and the back of my legs below the knee. What causes cramps and how can I get rid of them?