How to Stop a Charlie Horse (cramp) in Your Foot
Do you know that painful sudden cramping feeling, where your muscles seem to take on a life of their own, and begin cramping up, sending you into excruciating agony? If it is your foot that is twitching and convulsing, there is a way to bring it under control. It normally works for me, and maybe it will work for you.
Instructions
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Do not bend your foot downward, or the cramp will increase.
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Bend your foot upwards, pulling your toes towards your body. Follow the example in the image shown with this article.
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Bend your foot, toes pointing upwards, toward your calf, as much as possible, pulling your toes towards your body, and hold in that position until your Charlie horse stops.
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Tips & Warnings
If you point down, instead of up, the Charlie horse can get worse!
