Here are a few tips that may help prevent leg cramps:
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Doctors recommend six to eight glasses everyday.
- Massage your muscles before going to bed.
Stretch daily, before and after exercise. - Maintain a well-balanced diet and eat foods high in calcium (such as milk and cheese), potassium (bananas and dates), and Vitamin E (spinach and sweet potatoes).
- Some people try natural remedies such as Vitamin E, vitamin B6, magnesium, butcher’s broom, and MSM to prevent leg cramps. However, there is no convincing evidence that these supplements are effective for treating or preventing leg cramps.
