Why do I have spasms in my legs and feet?

Why do I have spasms in my legs and feet?

It’s really awful. When my legs and/for feet spasm, very often my lower back also tightens or spasms, too. It’s for that reason that I wondered there might be a connection between my spine problems and spasms in the legs and feet.

Where do muscle spasms occur in the body?

The most common sites for muscle spasms are the thighs, calves, feet, hands, arms and abdomen. When occurring in the calves, especially, such cramps are known as “charley horses.” A leg cramp that happens at night when you’re at rest or asleep is called a “nocturnal leg cramp.” Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center.

When do muscle spasms and leg cramps happen?

Muscle spasms can hit any time of day, causing sudden pain, throbbing and cramping that can seem unbearable. They are referred to as muscle cramps, leg cramps or a “charley horse.”

Where do you get cramps in your feet?

They often occur in the arches of your feet, on top of your feet, or around your toes. Cramps like these can stop you in your tracks, limiting the mobility in your feet and even freezing the muscles in a spasm until the cramp passes.

What are the causes of leg spasms?

The compression of nerves after they leave the spinal cord can cause leg spasms. Spinal nerve compression can create conditions that affect the spinal column, such as osteoarthritis , spinal tumors and herniated disks, according to MayoClinic.com.

What causes severe spasms?

What causes muscle spasms? Insufficient stretching before physical activity. Muscle fatigue. Exercising in heated temperatures. Dehydration. Electrolyte imbalances in potassium, magnesium and calcium.

What causes spasms in foot and toes?

The most common causes of foot or toe cramps or spasms are lumbago, muscle spasm, and gout. Other possible causes, such as injury to the shoulder, are more rare.

Why do my feet and toes curl and Cramp severely at night?

Calf muscle cramps, toe cramps or primarily it occurs in arch of foot. Some of the primary causes includes medication, dehydration, fatigue, chemical deficiency etc. It is very common in night while one is sleeping and could occur during day too.