Nocturnal Leg Cramps Prevention

Prevention

To reduce your chance of getting nocturnal leg cramps, take the following steps:

• Stretch three times a day and just before going to bed.
  • Face a wall and put your hands on the wall and keep them there. Step backward. Keep your knees locked. Keep your heels on the floor until you feel a strong pull in your calves. Hold that position for 10 seconds. Repeat two or three times.
• Exercise feet and legs regularly.
• Drink plenty of liquids.
• Eat plenty of potassium-rich foods. This includes bananas, tomatoes, potatoes, broccoli, cantaloupe, oranges, and grapefruit.
• Wear comfortable, supportive shoes.
• Sleep with toes up, not pointed downward.