5 Easy Ways to Relieve & Prevent Leg Cramps

Leg cramps can be caused by many things including not stretching enough, poor circulation, and even dehydration. Here are 5 ways to help relieve & prevent leg cramps. Buy a pair of Dovava compression socks like the ones in the video here: amzn.to/2DW5Fl8 (affiliate link)
Stretching the main muscles in your legs are a great way to prevent leg cramps. The main muscles to stretch are your calf muscles (calves), hamstring muscles, and your quad muscles.
Also, using compression socks to help prevent leg cramps are great since they help increase circulation and prevent fatigue to the area.
Finally, staying hydrated is really important to prevent cramping in the legs. If none of these help, make sure to check with your doctor to see if something else is causing the cramps.
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[@AskDoctorJo]

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[@Kiaulen]

I don't particularly need compression socks, but where do you get that awesome T-shirt?

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks. Amazon.com

[@margaretmcnamara2801]

Very informative and helpful! Thank you

[@marypsych1]

I am subscribed and appreciate all of your help. I wasn’t sure if you meant to wear compression socks to bed at night or just during the day

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks. Usually they are not needed at night, but if that is when you have cramps it might be worth trying.

[@a4lee101]

Watching with a cramp

[@s.a1114]

Same

[@DancerMarisa]

samee

[@thakidreese6043]

Same

[@thakidreese6043]

Jonathan Linares what all did you do to make it go away mine is currently happening now

[@haru8026]

Same im in PAIN

[@sleepyhendrixx7633]

Literally watching this while my whole body is cramping yo lol

[@erinrahm1993]

Me to

[@joe_vgames2544]

Same

[@breachless3355]

You are not alone.

[@soniczforever5470]

Case of Doms probably. Day after bike cramp in quads. remember protein.

[@soniczforever5470]

Got this off the stationery bike and run

[@9ymatt]

I did 250 squats one day and it felt like nothing
the next day i felt like a animal trying to walk
like a human

[@amisha7650]

Same happening with me😭

[@shashwatdey5861]

Increase slowly your limit

[@ahmedmuntazim9894]

I did 150

[@Asger07]

i just started muay thai and got cramps lol

[@knlackermann3547]

Me too
TBH I tried to be like one punch man

[@mikhailburhanzai6573]

Just got my first cramp at the age of 17, and all I can say is it was the worst pain I’ve felt in my life

[@otakagod8314]

Think I was about same age, got it while sleeping and didn’t know tf was happening

[@insidian6429]

I got it at 11 from my swimming practice

[@saintmastajohn8092]

Got my first one today ever at the age of 13, 4 hours after field day

[@joelmaiato4302]

I got it today while playing basketball 🏀 at 20y

[@Myredyoshi-hw2wr]

Im 14 and got my first a couple months back now i get them at least once a day

[@badangidv]

Yesterday Night I just had a random cramp while I was sleeping! I literally wanted to cut of my calf lmao.

[@ljyaaa]

Maqaroon sameeee like its so random

[@renyxworld]

I have one rn😢...and it’s 1:04am and I’m trying to sleep

[@syedbokhari4960]

Me to

[@thylvtohae]

SAMEE LOL

[@gardensofthegods]

You need to take a lot of potassium and you're not going to get it from bananas because they actually don't have much potassium .
Lots of spinach or better yet the greens from beet roots... you're better Grocers usually carry them .
Or maybe get good quality potassium pills

[@josephpace401]

Never thought id be watching these type videos at the age of 11 lol

[@A37392]

Same lol

[@lachlanmcbride8463]

Ive got one right now and it was so hard to type “how to releive leg cramp

[@jyorke19]

Same hahaha

[@fiveprogram8107]

Same but am younger

[@miffu_]

what does age have to do with pain

[@Kingdomlove]

This is why cats wake up and take a long body stretch, feels phenomenal. Stretching your calf muscles is like giving your body candy!

[@georgiegunn9577]

LOL…that’s what set it off! 😬

[@AdvaitBhalerao]

​@@georgiegunn9577Exactly! That's why I never stretch right after waking up... Shits painful af

[@Noone-nb5ny]

I had a really intense leg cramp while doing a 2 min plank yesterday just to stay active but as soon as i stood up i actually felt a little cramp but until the next morning my legs felt so heavy, it felt like a whole pound of potatoes stacked in both of my legs. So i looked up 'how to relieve leg cramps' and i came across this vid so i played it and followed what the lady in the vi did, as soon as both my legs were off my chair taking turns, both of my legs felt loose and wow this kind of technique did kind of work! Kinda impressed

[@footballvids2763]

I can’t even stand up

[@premeditadeds6304]

I feel like i won't be able to walk anymore help

[@joshuadoakes5199]

My coach expects me to walk it off when I can’t move my leg😂😂😂😂

[@skylarsmith8813]

Oof bruh

[@georgeperez2539]

And I can't lay down once I lay down damn cramps

[@Femfoward]

I feel you

[@dennisgills2651]

Having a cramp in 2022 & this is by far the best video I've seen of getting straight to it but also giving me valuable information as you help me stretch! Great approach & vid!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks!

[@Wewhosee-im3ii]

Thank you for these stretching videos, it’s helped me a lot! I have been walking 5-6 miles everyday, legs are constantly sore, these really helps!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You’re welcome!

[@lolhi3105]

@@AskDoctorJo just had the worst calf muscle cramp of my life and it was still tight and I couldn’t walk properly. These stretches were a godsend. Thank you.

[@Deyonkersny]

I been having cramps in calf muscle for the last 4 days and didn't know what else to do. i drink water and eat healthy but was still in pain. i came across your video and started doing my stretch excercise for my calf and what a relief im having. Thank you so much Dr. jo👍👍👍

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@pickleperson6031]

The time is currently 1:26 am for me and I’m watching this while having a quad cramp so bad I’m shivering

[@sabrinatahsin2369]

Cramp was troubling my study...got up nd did all u instructed... Feeling so much releived.... U saved me...gonna do ds everyday

[@annarosemelcruz6926]

Thank you so much Dr. Jo! Ive been finding it difficult to sleep because of the pain. This truly helped me! 💖

[@AskDoctorJo]

You’re welcome!

[@Dr.Driving101]

These stretches are awesome. Never thought stretching was this important.

[@tiangmokori2229]

N it feels good to stretch 😌

[@FarmerFpv]

OMG, i was in so much pain every morning with cramps and this has helped so much, as long as I stretch every morning and night I rarely get them anymore going on 2 weeks now. Thank you so much, you gave me my life back!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@MrCapi55]

At Last Young Lady! A remedy for my calves cramps. GOD bless you.
In the first trial today, it seems like the calves are "getting very hard" but after stretching ( I can only wthstand 10 seconds series), I went back to bed, and the difference start to feel. A lot less "pulses" previous to cramps and of course No Cramps.
Just imagine in some more days, going to bed without the Fear of get asleep! I Appreciate.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks!

[@demetriopruneda4381]

Thank you so much for sharing this valuable information. You were short, sweet, and to the point.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You’re welcome.

[@skylee5528]

my leg cramps at night is worse, i feel like i have insomnia i can't sleep

[@georgeperez2539]

Me 2 like right now

[@orbeat6557]

Whenever I get leg cramps, I spontaneously, immediately stand up from bed and standing still. That actually helps with easing the cramps.

[@melleon._.1807]

Dude my ex had the same problem. Before we started dating, back in 8th grade when I met her, she would have lots of cramps at night in her thighs and would keep her up and she would be crying of the pain it would cause her. Then she started going on some meds I think i and it would help prevent almost all of them so she could sleep.

[@jezzatg4127]

Same

[@suziepeck5717]

​@melleon._.1807 what med was she on, do you know?

[@sail7610]

This afternoon while I was taking a nap I had an Immediate and intense cramp in my calf. This was the very first cramp of my life at the age of 16 , turns out that I actually ran and then climbed a lot of stairs before taking a nap and didn't even drink water. And that's why I had it. And that experience was horrible, believe me it feels like someone has stabbed in your calf and automatically you start to scream.

[@maddiemorschie]

i’m a swimmer, and i didn’t stretch properly before, and i don’t drink a lot of water and i got a horrible stabbing calf cramp.

[@sanjana7053]

Best!!! Got results immediately..my cramps have vanished just right after doing the three exercises

[@SleepyPie]

Thanks, this helped! I've been having painful cramps in my quads lately, especially after biking. This helped!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@renemelero827]

Thanks Dr Jo. Started my daily stretching routine and legs feeling much better.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@adassociates8235]

Hi Dr Jo,
Great advise as always, we all love your videos.
One thing I would like to mention is every time when I got muscles cramp, it is painful, all I have to do is WALK BACKWARD OR CRAW BACKWARD if I can’t stand because it so is painful.
I do not know how but 99% of the times, the paint relieves tremendously. My friend was swimming and he got leg muscle cramp so bad that he was going to drown, I creamed to him to swim backward and he made to safety.
Does not matter where is muscle cramp, just remember to walk backward. Everyone I told all saying it works. Do not know what behind the scene, but it works.
Want to share with everybody. Thanks Doc

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks. Glad you found something that works for you.

[@isisrodrigueztheartist5386]

Thanks for getting to the point! These exercises worked great!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@kristac29_]

does anyone get legs cramps than ur foot hurts to walk ?

[@nithishtippu2156]

🙋

[@elz4417]

Me

[@potatomud5892]

Me

[@skylarsmith8813]

I do

[@skylarsmith8813]

But then u don't have to walk

[@butchmuzones6980]

Thank you doctor jo,this stretching helps me alot
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@thunderfeet]

Oh my Goodness. I have had unbearable cramp for five days now. Just tried your stretches and I feel so much better. Especially the second one. Thank you.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@sathyaramesh6978]

i was desperatly looking for vide to relive cramps and it worked during that one with the leg on rest with the chair thank u so much!!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@Wardcreek]

These really work!,,,, I had terrible leg cramps and I do these exercises and BAM, THEY REALLY WORK

[@De113te]

thanks for this ..... i really could use these for after workouts. i am always cramping

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@adassociates8235]

Walk backward right away and the paint would reduce tremendously

[@samuelbeckley4813]

Me too...

[@potatomud5892]

Same

[@rohiniadsul7613]

@@adassociates8235 yeah...i once accidentally figured that out...it's so soothing walking backwards

[@erwinmoon9449]

Thank you very much Dr Jo.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You’re welcome.

[@johanselturbides7513]

I’ve never knew what a cramp is but always had one and I did this and when my pain was relived I finally know what a cramp is

[@kibz348]

Absolutely fantastic I was getting very bad pain now its gone thank you doctor

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you're welcome.

[@aultraman]

Thanks Dr. Jo. This stretching really helped in reliving the soreness after a leg cramp. I don't know why I get them in the middle of the night; and it's very annoying because the soreness would stay for days.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@GreasyNoobMan]

Omg your such a lifesaver❤❤❤❤

[@pr3thh530]

they hurt so bad:(

[@drmahii1999]

These were the best way to relieve my cramps .. It has been 2 days and i was really in pain

[@nauaito]

Lady, you just saved my life, thank you!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@joancurts1844]

Excellent video!

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks!

[@ellatoler9706]

You would think these would be simple and straight forward. Lol, I have always had trouble with these. Time to try again.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Stretching is harder than it seems :-)

[@Shehro2]

I Have Been Lot Of A Pain But After This Exercise i fell Relaxed

[@sivakumarchandran4015]

I am so happy that I got relieved from my cramps. I couldn't get a good night sleep with these cramps bothering me. It was painful and I am sure it's just cramps not some deficiency. I practiced these exercises right now and i feel much better. Thank you Doctor Jo...😊

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@jesbsnrn]

love this info. but had a anterior shin cramp the other day and could not find a quick remedy while having one. hard to search while rolling in pain

[@lubnar720]

Thanks Dr.Jo I started my daily stretching legs i feeling much better thanks once again

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@smartcardnine]

Thank you so much my hamstrings were hurting really bad I did what you told me and now my pain is completely gone thank you so much I gave you a like

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks.

[@sarojarora3116]

Thanks a lot watched with cramps and got relief immediately ❤️

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@Shehro2]

Thank You Doctor

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@KidlatTahimik1989]

Thank you so much Doc!!! Helped me a lot!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@samuelbeckley4813]

Thanks Dr. for the suggested ways to prevent leg cramps...

[@AskDoctorJo]

You’re welcome.

[@nidhibabal6992]

Thank you soooooooooo much Dr Jo 🤗

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@michaeledwards5647]

Thank you doc jo I feel some relief I subscribed

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks!

[@Njfrmda8]

Thankyou I feel better then before really good help

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@andrewjohnmoore84]

Thanks! Such simple effective exercises!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks!

[@neelambutt7427]

Thank u so much ...i have leg cramps for 2 days due to exercise.your exercise helps alot to relax me for this pain

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@vandanakumari9407]

I was having cramp in my leg from two day ,i was in pain from two days ,I search on you tube and saw your video, my pain gone within a minute thank so much🌹🌹

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@Angell_Lee]

THANK YOU so much!! 💖💖💖

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@visored5179]

Thank you so much!! This really helped me out

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@saadahmad438]

Thankyou so much, I was in so much Pain, thank you❤❤❤❤❤😊😊

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@gefftypetiluna4661]

Thank you for these effective videos..

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@tolentinogeraldl.4331]

It gave me so much relief on my right calf nice video new subscribers her

[@intjdiary7433]

Thank youuuuu it really lowered my cramps.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@anshuskitchen4941]

Thank you It helped a lot

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@mahirshanan4067]

Thanks a lot, your video helped a lot and I realized stretching is more helpful than massage while having a leg cramp

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@happyenwny5723]

Thank you!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@maxpowers3732]

I get leg cramps during and after tennis matches. Should I do these exercises during the change overs or between points to prevent a cramp if I feel like it's coming on or if I've had a light cramp? Or are these only before exercise or while you feel a cramp going on? I've also had my leg cramp while I'm driving home in my stick shift car (very scary). What kind of stretches can I do in the confines of a car?

[@dr.krishna5277]

Thanks for your valuable information.. 👍

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@themindsetclub339]

So useful video for leg cramps

[@serearly]

Thanks for this

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@Mrpallekuling]

Thanks, doctor!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@suryaanshchawla742]

Good Explanation

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks.

[@saniyaakbar6294]

Ok. This helps! Much relieved now.😘

[@natethegamer9974]

Thank u this helped a lot

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@nicholasapostolof8251]

Thanks!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@ranganathanr5675]

Thanks very useful

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@ee9686]

Watching this because i had cramps yesterday. And felt like gonna have today too hahaha. Felt so much better after watching this!!! Thanks!!!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@jessezass]

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@aprylflynn526]

This actually helps ALOT wheelman your about to swim!

[@rgboy3910]

The last exercise just really help my 💙💙

[@lukofre21amvs30]

Thank you so much! this helped 🙏

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@athea756]

Ah my doctor savior. Thankyouuu for saving me ♥️♥️

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@joshmoss8726]

I only occasionally get nighttime cramps, and usually it's in my quads. Most of the time it's the inner quad muscle and when I shoot out of bed from being awakened by the pain, I attempt to relieve the quad cramp and develop a hamstring cramp. Last night I had cramps in both quads and I nearly passed out from the pain. A cold shower/bath is the quickest way I have found to relieve the cramping. I think dehydration is the main cause. Thank you for the stretching exercises. I think we could relieve most aches and pains by adopting a good stretching routine.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@rabenius4895]

I had a footballpractice when I got cramp. That day I had it in the calves and the day after I got it in the thighs and I felt it in the thighs like 3 days later. Do you know what happend?

[@monaosman2997]

Tysm for the ifo doc

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@marlynargallon4919]

Everyday i am doing this type of exercise thank you and the u tube for sharing me for it stop my pain in my foot and legs inviting the spectator to try it!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@sibtainhaider2411]

Thanks Doc!!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

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[@mikioni]

Thank you 🤗

[@AskDoctorJo]

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[@doesunthinkable7137]

Thank you so much. 😊

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@jamielovessosa]

Im scared to move

[@nuggetloverrrr]

really works 👍

[@kadirahmedsayyed1220]

This is so much nice

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks.

[@sooverit]

I needed this cramps are awful almost in tears everytime I have one.

[@kazuragi895]

Ty it really helped.. 🍀

[@AskDoctorJo]

You’re welcome.

[@jagdishdas483]

Thank u. Dr. 🙏

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@lesliespagat9467]

Hi Dr. Jo, I’ve been loving your channel and at 74, fit, but a lot of arthritis, its really helped during this quarantine.
I’ve had foot cramping for years. I drink water and take magnesium, but the pain can be excruciating.
What exercises do you suggest for the foot

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks! These might help: czcams.com/video/uqrf22EzTSM/video.html

[@imani3631]

Thank you this helped a lot because I always get cramps at the end of practice

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@tchum9190]

got one during swim practice, helped alot thanks

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@HeiPriince]

Hey DoctorJo! I woke up about half an hour ago with leg cramps. Do these last that long? I might be thinking theyre just stiff since i had just started running and jumping with my left foot.