Stop Calf Cramps at Night | Exercises From a Physiotherapist

Is your calf cramping at night? Wondering what causes leg cramps and how to ease them? Our experienced physiotherapist Heather explains why calf cramps happen at night and shares some easy exercises you can do at home to tackle them. *In this video, you'll learn:* • What is a calf cramp? • Why do we get calf cramps? • How can I stop my calf from cramping at night? • Exercises to reduce calf cramps at night • What to do when you experience a calf cramp *CHAPTERS* 00:00 Introduction 00:46 What is a calf cramp? 01:20 Why do we get calf cramps? 01:25 Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance 01:50 Staying in one position for too long 01:58 Muscle fatigue 02:21 Age-related cramp 02:28 Health issues that can cause cramp 2:48 How can I stop my calf from cramping at night? 03:15 Exercises to reduce calf cramping at night 04:32 How to relieve a calf cramp when it happens 05:12 When to get help for calf cramps 05:37 Outro *ABOUT THE PHYSIOTHERAPIST* Heather Booler is an experienced Registered Physiotherapist and a Deputy Clinical Services Manager at The Park Hospital in Nottingham, part of Circle Health Group. She specialises in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, helping people with everything from pain management to rehabilitation. Heather offers simple, practical advice to help people build their strength, flexibility and confidence – whatever their age or ability level. *LINKS* Find out more about calf cramps at night: https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/health-matters/your-body/calf-cramping-at-night Book an appointment with Heather: https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/consultants/heather-booler #calfcramps #calfcrampingatnight #legcramps #legcrampingatnight #stopcalfcrampsatnight #whatcauseslegcrampsatnight #calfcrampsatnight #whentoworryaboutlegcrampsatnight #crampatnightincalf #causesofcrampincalf #calfmusclecrampatnight