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Step 1
Take the cramped foot in your hands. Slowly, but firmly, move it in the opposite direction of the cramped position.
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Step 2
Keep the foot in this position until the cramp disappears.
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Step 3
Spread some baby oil generously over the area and gently massage it for 5 to 10 minutes.
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Step 4
Take a pain reliever immediately, and if desired, repeat the dose after 4 hours. Aspirin and ibuprofen are recommended.
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Step 5
Elevate your foot on a pillow to the level of your waist.
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Step 6
Apply an ice pack if the cramp is due to overuse, like from a sports injury. Place the ice pack around the cramp, not directly on it.
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Step 7
Use moist heat on the cramping muscle 3 times a day if cramping is chronic and persists longer than 24 hours. A warm foot soak may be beneficial.
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Step 8
Consider wrapping the foot with an elasticized cloth bandage or sports wrap. Be careful when wrapping under the arch--too much pressure against it can cause pain.
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Step 9
Rest and stay off your foot. Give the muscle, tendon or nerve mass time to heal.
Comments
MyJB said
on 10/20/2009 Good article on Foot cramps, which can also be caused by an electrolyte imbalance, gluten sensitivity, thyroid problems, etc.
mamadutrois said
on 9/13/2008 it seems i have got some strange disease, every night for the past month, i get these cramps, in my legs, feet, top of foot, bottom of foot, toes, thighs, in fact last night i awoke 4 times with 4 different cramps. what causes this? i'm going to go nuts. i got up 4 times last night. almost afraid to go to sleep. :-(
artist said
on 1/6/2008 Foot cramps - before bed, I rub Vick's Salve all over my feet and put on clean dry socks. Started this a few weeks ago -- haven't had feet cramps since.
ldaniel said
on 10/12/2007 Drink 1/4 of a cup of Tonic water everyday and the cramps will stop. The quinine helps foot and leg cramps :)
conemark said
on 4/15/2007 I have the same issue as Flodis. My feet cramp when the blanket touches them in bed, and lately both feet have been cramping at the same time. I literally walk all around my house trying to get my feet back to normal. My blood work shows I have enough potassium, etc., so I have no idea what is causing this. I have rheumatoid and osteo arthritis, but when I mention the cramping, they don't feel it is caused by this?????
Help!