Leg twitching, restless legs and leg cramps

Restless legs at night can be triggered by anxiety, tired muscles, or dietary deficiencies. This condition may be in the form of periodic twitching or jerking of the legs, or an inability for the legs to settle, resulting in continuous movement. Leg cramps at night are common and most often caused by tired muscles or the position in which you are sleeping. These can increase with age and with hormonal changes such as through pregnancy and menopause, and of course with increased stress and anxiety.