How Do You Deal With Foot Cramps?
• Put weight on the painful foot Put your entire body weight on the front of the painful foot as soon as you feel it start to hurt. Lift the other foot completely off the ground. • Walk around Try to walk the pain off once the first spasm has passed. • Take off your shoes and socks Remove shoes, socks or any other garments which may affect the cramp. • Sit or bend down Sit down, still keeping weight on the front of your foot. • Flex forward Bend back Flex your toes. Lift the front of your foot slightly off the ground, resting your heel on the floor. Curl your toes away from you and towards the floor, then pointing them back towards you. Repeat this several times until the pain of the cramp eases. [Note: This may worsen some types of foot cramps; in that case, skip curling the toes forward.] • Massage the affected area Massage the affected area with your fingers when the spasm eases, until your foot feels relaxed. • Pull your toes back with your hand Pull your toes back towards you as f
