Pregnancy: Pregnant women experience increased pressure on their legs, which can exacerbate these muscle spasms.
Certain medications: Diuretics or beta-blockers can alter the body’s mineral balance, sometimes leading to cramps.
5 natural ways to say goodbye to nighttime cramps.
Good news: it’s entirely possible to prevent these nighttime pains without medication, simply by adopting good habits.
Proper hydration

Drink regularly throughout the day. To facilitate mineral absorption, add a few drops of lemon or a pinch of unrefined salt to your water bottle.

A diet rich in minerals:
Bananas, avocados, plain yogurt, almonds, broccoli… Load up on foods rich in magnesium, calcium and potassium, allies of your muscles.

Gentle stretches before bed:
Five minutes of light stretching focused on the legs can make all the difference. As a bonus, it helps you fall asleep.

Soothing massages

A few drops of lavender or peppermint essential oil applied to the calves stimulate circulation and stretch the muscles.