The impact of leg cramps on sleep

Leg discomfort doesn’t always stop when the day ends.

For many people, symptoms such as night-time cramps or restless legs can become more noticeable in the evening: sudden cramps during the night can be painful and may wake you abruptly from sleep.

Sleep plays an important role in maintaining both physical and mental wellbeing - when sleep is interrupted, it can affect how we feel the following day.

You may notice:

Lower energy levels
Difficulty concentrating
Reduced motivation
Feeling more irritable or stressed

Over time, poor sleep can influence overall wellbeing and mood, but it may also make physical discomfort feel more noticeable, creating a cycle where tiredness, discomfort and low mood feed into one another.

When leg discomfort affects more than your legs

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