Posted on August 1, 2008 in Lastest News
Foot cramps are enough to bring tears to your eyes and leave you helpless if you haven’t yet discovered the best solution for soothing them. Though some people experience the crumpling of their toes while doing exercises, foot cramps generally happen when you’re asleep or at rest. Dehydration coupled with an inadequate intake of sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium are seemed to invite cramps more often.
Muscle cramps are also quiet common with athletes who are constantly working out and training for their competitions. However, almost anybody could associate with the problem of feet cramps – sudden, spontaneous and painful contractions of muscles in the feet or legs. Cramping is largely associated with highly flexible knees or people with flat feet.
How to Soothe Foot Cramps at Night?
Some steps that can help you soothe feet cramps at night are listed here below:
- Apply Pressure in Front: Try to put your entire weight in the front of your painful foot and lift the other feet completely off the ground
- Walking the Pain Away: As soon as you feel it, try walking the pain off gradually
- Remove Cover: If you’re wearing socks, shoes, etc remove them all for comfort
- Sit On Your Painful Foot: Try sitting down with pressure exerted on the front painful foot
- Flex Toes: Flex your toes to soothe the pain
- Massage the Sole: Massage the sole of your feet with your hands to relax the muscles on your feet
- Pull Toes: Pull your toes back and gradually to let go of the cramp
- Apply Heat: Apply heat to the area affected by cramps
Tips for Feet Cramps
For immediate comfort you could rely on the following remedies:
- Drink a glass of water or two
- Seek medical assistance if nothing works
- Rub the sole with a soap bar
- Drink tonic water before going to bed
- Eat potassium-rich foods like bananas
- Include vitamins, minerals and calcium in your diet
- Apply cold compressors like ice to your feet
- Litter marbles on the floor and try picking them up with your toes
The trick to preventing feet cramps is – to stay hydrated and to eat nutritious foods. Excessive activity or breathing during workout can also lead to cramping. Drink plenty of fluids and if you’re seeking rigorous workouts, do ensure that you do warm-ups and stretch exercises before and after your workout.
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