Body Position
Lying or sitting in several positions would increase the risk of nigh leg cramps. For instance, when you sleep with bent knees and downwardly pointed feet, blood flow cannot reach these areas properly. This causes the muscles to contract unexpectedly and triggers the symptom. Try keeping the legs straight and put a pillow under the calves to prevent this situation. The same holds true for any positioning of the legs that can restrict the blood flow or movement in your legs. [5]
