Lifestyle
Regular Pre-Sleep Calf Stretching
for Muscle Cramps
A daily routine of calf and foot stretching before sleep is the most evidence-based non-pharmacological preventive for nocturnal leg cramps.
How it works
Reduces baseline muscle tension in the calf. Maintains flexibility of the gastrocnemius-soleus complex. May reset aberrant firing patterns in muscle spindles that initiate nocturnal cramps.
What to watch for
Consistency is key — daily practice needed for benefit. Even 5 minutes of slow calf stretching and foot dorsiflexion before bed is sufficient. Most effective combined with magnesium supplementation.
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