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A less common cause of exercise-related leg pain is exercise-induced compartment syndrome. This condition is more often associated with a recent increase in leg muscle mass and causes intense leg pain, cramping, and a tight feeling in the leg muscles with activity.
Leg cramps may happen for several reasons: lack of fluids, injury, muscle strain, or staying in the same position for a long period of time. Blood circulation problems or pressure on the nerves in the spine can also cause cramp-like pains in your legs. Other common causes include: 1  Pregnancy. 2  Diabetes. 3  Decreased potassium level. 4  Neuromuscular disorders, such as Parkinsonâs disease. 5  Certain medications. 6  Alcohol and excess caffeine use. 7  Several vitamin deficiencies may directly or indirectly lead to muscle cramps including thiamine, pantothenic acid, and vitamin B6.