How to Stop Night-Time Foot and Leg Cramps Naturally

Why Do My Feet and Legs Cramp Up in Bed at Night?

Nocturnal leg and foot cramps are sudden, painful contractions of the muscles that occur during sleep. They are frequently triggered by prolonged sitting, dehydration, or a natural lack of movement during the night, which restricts standard circulation to the extremities.

What is a Natural Way to Ease Night-Time Cramps?

Many people seek drug-free, non-invasive alternatives to pills or messy lotions to avoid side effects. A traditional, natural remedy involves using a cotton pouch filled with specific vegetable oils and placed directly at the foot of the bed.

Try the MHRA Class 1 Registered Goodnight Cramp Pouch

The Goodnight Cramp Pouch is a traditional ProvenƧal remedy registered in the UK as an MHRA Class 1 Medical Device. It sits quietly underneath your sheets at the foot of the bed to provide continuous, natural comfort through the night.

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How Does it Work?

Although we cannot say how it works with any absolute scientific conclusion at this time, research does exist.Ā  A 2008 study by Dr Yon Doo Ough, Wisconsin, USA, suggests that ā€˜the scent of the soap is the active ingredient’ (Ough, 2008) responsible for alleviating the pain associated with muscle cramps.Ā 

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Reference
Ough, Y. D., 2008. Soap-scented oil skin patch in the treatment of fibromyalgia: A case series. [Online]
Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3004545/
[Accessed 25th September 2018].