What is a muscle spasm?
A spasm is a strong, sudden, involuntary contraction of muscle tissue.
Usually, spasm is accompanied by pain of varying intensity and duration. Spasm is a defensive reaction of the body; By contracting muscles and tendons, he tries to avoid the impending danger.
Muscle spasm is a common complaint - it is not always possible to prevent discomfort, although rest, massage, stretching the limb improve the condition in some cases.
Sometimes the cause cannot be identified, therefore, a similar clinical case is considered as an idiopathic spasm.
Possible causes are:
- Do not stretch the muscle;
- Muscle fatigue;
- Exercise in heat;
- Dehydration;
- Deficiency of electrolytes;
- Nerve problem;
- The problem of blood supply to the body;
- Stress;
- High intensity exercise.
Leg cramps at night may be due to the following reasons:
- Sitting for a long time;
- You use the muscle excessively;
- You stand or work on a concrete floor;
- Sitting in the wrong posture for the body.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15466-muscle-spasms
