Foot Pain at Night: Common Causes and How to Find Relief

The muscles need to be stretched regularly to work properly. Sitting for a long time can cause cramps or pain in the muscles of the legs while sleeping at night.

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Doing too much exercise can also cause pain in the legs at night. Excessive exercise puts more pressure on the muscles than necessary. This can cause cramps in the muscles of the legs. Therefore, it is said that to stay healthy, one should exercise according to one's capacity.

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One of the reasons for leg pain while sleeping at night can be sitting in the wrong position. Sitting with legs crossed can cause pain in the legs, because it stretches the calf muscles, which can cause cramps.

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Research shows that people who stand for a long time during the day may feel pain in their legs while sleeping at night. In such a situation, if a person has a standing job, he should definitely take rest for some time so that the muscles of the legs can get rest.

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According to electromyographic studies, the problem of pain or cramps in the legs is often related to abnormal nerve activity. In this situation, it is necessary to consult a doctor.

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Tendons connect muscles to bones. Tendons are found everywhere from the head and neck to the feet. The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. When the size of the tendon does not increase over time, it can cause cramps and pain in the leg muscles. This condition should also not be ignored. The following conditions can also cause leg pain while sleeping at night -

• Pregnancy
• Flat feet or spinal stenosis
• Neurological disorders such as motor neuron disease or peripheral neuropathy
• Neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's disease
• Musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoarthritis
• Liver and kidney diseases
• Thyroid problems
• Metabolism disorders such as diabetes
• Cardiovascular problems, such as heart disease and peripheral vascular disease
• Medications such as statins and diuretics

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Massaging the feet can provide relief from pain to a great extent. For this, any oil or ointment can be used. The affected part of the foot can be massaged gently with one or both hands.

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Pain can also be reduced by stretching the feet. If the pain persists at night, then stretch the feet regularly. Avoid too much stretching and do it only according to your capacity.

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Hot compress can prove to be effective in reducing leg pain. Muscle cramps can be cured with hot compress. For this, heat the water, then soak a towel in it and then squeeze it and place it on the affected leg. Instead of this, a hot water bottle or heating pad can also be applied on the foot. Taking a hot shower can also provide relief from pain.

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If there is pain in the leg while sleeping at night, over-the-counter pain killer medicines can be taken. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen can help reduce pain. Apart from this, acetaminophen can also be taken. It would be better to consult a doctor before taking the medicine.

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