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I know the feeling. We will try anything to relieve the pain or prevent it. I put salon pas patches where I usually get the leg cramps before going to bed. I know it only masks the pain but I’m fine with that as long as it prevents the midnight dance.

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | 5 days ago

Hi crn,

I don't know what is causing your nighttime leg cramps. I used to get those in my hamstrings, and the cause was extremely tight, knotted low back muscles.

I've tried stretching with some relief. Recently I tried dry needling (some sessions are approved by Medicare for the lower back). Dry needling provided significant relief for lower back stiffness, and allows me to get a better stretch for my lower back. And despite the name, dry needling isn't painful. There is slight discomfort when the therapist gets a twitch response out of a muscle, but that's what is supposed to happen.

Not sure if this would help you. Just a suggestion. Be well!

Joe

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