Nighttime leg cramps, oftentimes referred to as nocturnal leg cramps (NLC) in the medical world, are a common issue for patients presenting to our office. These leg cramps can be quite painful, waking a person up from a relaxing sleep or making it difficult to fall asleep in the wake of a painful cramp. As […]
What’s Causing My Leg Cramps At Night?
If you find that you’re dealing with painful leg cramps at night, you’re not alone. In fact, research shows that 33 percent of people over the age of 60 experience at least one leg cramp every two months, and oftentimes this cramp occurs at night. Why do these leg cramps tend to pop up at […]