How To Deal With Foot Cramp

Step 1: Put weight on painful foot

As soon as you feel the pain of a cramp, put your body weight on the front of the affected foot

Step 2: Walk around

Once the first spasm has passed, try walking the pain off.

Step 3: Remove shoes and socks

If your foot is still in spasm, remove shoes, socks or any garments that may affect the cramp and bend or sit down still keeping the weight on the front of your foot.

Step 4: Straighten your toes

If the toes are in severe spasm, from a sitting position, lift the foot slightly off the ground resting on the heel on the floor and try and to straighten your toes.

Step 5: Massage the affected area

When the spasm eases gently massage the foot using your fingers until the affected area feels relaxed.

Step 6: Pull toes back

If the cramp persists, try pulling the toes back towards you as far as they will go.

Step 7: Repeat process

For a persistent cramp keep repeating the whole process until the pain subsides.

If you suffer with recurring cramps, contact your doctor.