Who Is Most At Risk Of Night Cramps?

Night cramps—those sudden, painful muscle spasms that often strike in the calves or feet during sleep—can affect anyone, but some groups are more at risk than others. Here are the people most likely to experience them:

🔹 1. Older Adults
Muscle mass naturally decreases with age, and nerve function can decline, making cramps more common.
Up to 1 in 3 adults over 60 experience night cramps regularly.
🔹 2. Pregnant Women
Hormonal changes, weight gain, and extra pressure on leg muscles and nerves increase the risk—especially in the second and third trimesters.