- Stretch And Massage
Massaging the cramped muscle and stretching it [5] can help relieve muscle tightness. Massaging the cramped muscle only requires gently rubbing the affected muscle to loosen it. Massaging a muscle cramp is most effective when combined with stretches.
There several types of stretches you can do. Most depend on the location of the cramped muscle. Cramps often affect the calf muscles. To get relief in this scenario, it would help to put some weight in the affected leg then slightly bend your knee. If the cramp is too severe and you cannot stand, you can do it while sitting with your affected leg stretched in front of you.
Attempt to pull the front of your affected foot towards your head with the leg still straightened. You will feel both your calf muscles and the muscles of your back thigh stretch. This makes it useful for hamstring cramps too. If the cramp affects your front thigh, you should find something to support you and try pulling your affected foot up toward your buttock.