Part 5: The Bedtime Mistake That Causes Night Spasms

The single most overlooked cause of nighttime leg cramps is sleeping with your feet pointed downward (plantarflexion) under heavy, tightly tucked blankets.

When your toes point downward for hours, your calf muscles remain in a shortened position. A sudden involuntary reflex while turning in bed can snap the pre-shortened muscle into a full, painful spasm. Keep covers loose to let your feet rest naturally!

➡️ PROCEED TO PART 6 FOR PREVENTION STRATEGIES!