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ANSWER: Anyone who's ever woken up with a leg cramp knows how painful it can be when one of their muscles suddenly contracts. Night leg cramps typically involve calf muscles. Yet, it's possible to get these cramps in the feet or thighs, as well. In most cases, night leg cramps are harmless and can be relieved or even prevented with some simple stretching or other self-care measures.
If you have a cramp on the back of your thigh, stretch out your hamstring. There are different ways to stretch the hamstring that may help alleviate the cramp. 1  Using a towel or belt, lay flat on the ground and raise the affected leg. Using Epsom salts in a warm bath may also help relieve cramps. 2  Fill hot water bottle or get a heating pad and place it on the area of your thigh that it cramping. 3  Over the counter heat rubs may also help alleviate muscle cramps and relax the affected area.