Articles categorized as Leg Cramps

Joe Graedon - September 11, 2023

Home Remedies or Drugs? A Surprising Smackdown!

Joe Graedon - September 4, 2023

What to Do When Quinine in Tonic Water Doesn’t Ease Leg Cramps

Terry Graedon - November 27, 2023 - 28 comments

Soap Under the Sheet Can Prevent Nocturnal Leg Cramps

Placing a fresh bar of soap under the bottom sheet near where the legs will rest may prevent nocturnal leg cramps. Could limonene in the fragrance help explain this effect?

Joe Graedon - August 21, 2023

Busting Myths and Offering Unique Leg Cramp Remedies

Terry Graedon - June 12, 2023

How Can You Find Quinine for Leg Cramps?

Terry Graedon - May 28, 2023

Pickle Relish Will Do in a Pinch Against Leg Cramps

Terry Graedon - May 7, 2023

How to Ease Leg Cramps with Mustard

Joe Graedon - January 19, 2023

Can Soap Chips in Your Socks Ease Leg Cramps?

Terry Graedon - December 19, 2022

How to Use Soap in Bed for Nighttime Leg Cramps

To see whether soap in bed will protect you from leg cramps at night, unwrap a bar and put it under the bottom sheet or apply liquid soap.

Terry Graedon - November 5, 2022

Why Does Mustard Relieve Muscle Cramps?

Have you ever wondered how could mustard relieve muscle cramps? We have a probable explanation that works through nerves and their receptors.