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Calf muscle cramps: tips and exercises to get relief

Learn how to help calf muscle cramps and other types of lower leg pain with tips and exercises from physical therapists.

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Last Updated: Jun 5, 2025
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Table of Contents

Exercises to help leg cramps

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  • Calf Stretch
  • Hamstring Stretch
  • Pigeon Pose
  • Clamshell
Table of Contents
What are leg cramps?
What do leg cramps feel like?
Calf muscle cramps: triggers and causes
Treatment for leg cramps
Exercises to help leg cramps
PT tip: Switch your sleeping position
How Hinge Health can help you
References 

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