Calf cramps can be relieved in several ways: 1. Stretch and massage the leg muscles, stretch the muscles and rub them gently to help relax. For calf cramps, individuals can place their weight on the cramped leg and bend the knee slightly. If unable to stand, sit on the floor or in a chair and allow the affected leg to stretch. While the leg remains in the extended position, try turning the top of the foot on the affected side toward the head, which can also help relieve cramps on the back of the thigh. 2. Heat or cold compresses, using a warm towel or heating pad on a tense or tight muscle, in a warm bathtub or directing a hot shower onto the cramped muscle can also help, or Massage the cramped muscle with ice.3. Take a vitamin B complex supplement to help control leg cramps. All of these actions can improve blood circulation in the body and relieve cramps.