Foot pain can occur at any time, but some people are more bothered by foot pain while sleeping at night. Earlier this problem was seen more in women and the elderly, but now 60 percent of the youth are also being affected by this problem. The main reason behind this is considered to be the bad position of sitting and lying down. This condition can be normal or more painful. Massage and stretching etc. can be done to get relief from this.Today in this article you will learn in detail about the causes and treatment of foot pain while sleeping at night-

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  1. Why Does Foot Pain Occur At Night?
  2. Treatment Of Leg Pain At Night
  3. Summary
  4. Doctors for Foot Pain at Night: Common Causes and How to Find Relief

Foot pain or cramps affect the calf muscles the most. This muscle extends from the ankle to the knee to the back of the leg. The main reason for foot pain at night can be the bad position of the feet. Apart from this, shortening of the calf muscles can also cause pain in the legs, but in most cases the exact cause of pain or cramps in the legs while sleeping at night is not known. Here we are telling about the main reasons behind this pain -

  1. Sitting For A Long Time
  2. Doing Too Much Exercise
  3. Sitting In The Wrong Position
  4. Standing For Long Periods Of Time
  5. Abnormal Nerve Activity
  6. Shortening Of Tendons

Sitting For A Long Time

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

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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Sitting In The Wrong Position

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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Standing For Long Periods Of Time

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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Abnormal Nerve Activity

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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Shortening Of Tendons

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 -

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Pain in the foot and calf muscles may increase at night, but it is usually not serious. People who feel leg pain at night do not need medical treatment in most cases. They can reduce this pain through the following measures -

  1. Foot Massage
  2. Stretching
  3. Hot Compress
  4. Over-the-counter Medicine

Foot Massage

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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Stretching

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

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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Over-the-counter Medicine

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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If you feel pain in your legs every night while sleeping. Also, you are unable to sleep due to pain, then contact the doctor in this situation. The doctor can prescribe muscle relaxant medicine to cure leg pain or cramps. Also, the doctor will help in finding out the real cause of leg pain. Stretching the muscles of the foot and calf before sleeping can help in preventing leg pain. To get rid of this problem, you can also improve your getting up and sitting position.

Dr. Vikas Patel

Orthopedics
6 Years of Experience

Dr. Navroze Kapil

Orthopedics
7 Years of Experience

Dr. Abhishek Chaturvedi

Orthopedics
5 Years of Experience

Dr. G Sowrabh Kulkarni

Orthopedics
1 Years of Experience

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