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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.
For me leg cramps seem to be caused by tight muscles, particularly in the lower back. I can get leg cramp relief by massaging lower back! I wonder if a high proportion of those with tendency for leg cramps, also tend to have tight muscles.