Stop and gently stretch the cramped muscle
Pull your toes toward your shin if it is a calf cramp
Stand up and put weight on the leg
Walk slowly for a few minutes
Massage the cramped muscle firmly
Apply a warm towel or heating pad
Take a warm bath or shower
Apply an ice pack if the muscle feels sore afterward
Drink water slowly
Drink an electrolyte beverage
Flex and relax the muscle repeatedly
Elevate the leg while resting
Avoid pointing the toes downward
Eat a potassium-rich food if low intake is possible
Eat a magnesium-rich food if low intake is possible
Avoid sudden movement until the cramp eases