When Nighttime Leg Cramps Become a Concern: More Than Just a “Charley Horse”
We’ve all been there. You’re drifting off into a peaceful sleep when—snap. A sudden, stabbing pain seizes your calf muscle, locking it into a hard, unyielding knot. You sit up, grab your leg, and try to stretch it out, wincing in the dark. This is the infamous nighttime leg cramp, often called a “Charley horse.”…
