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Foot Cramps
Written By: Chloe Wilson BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy
Reviewed By: FPE Medical Review Board
Foot cramps are caused by painful, intense, involuntary spasms of the muscles.
They are usually short-lived but can be really unpleasant and recovery can take a few days.
Foot cramps most commonly occur in the arch of the foot but people also complain of toe cramps and calf muscle cramps.
They are often caused by fatigue, reduced levels of certain chemicals, hormonal factors and illness.
Cramping can occur any time day or night and are often associated with exercise. Anyone can get them but they become more common over the age of 80.
Here we will look at the symptoms, causes and treatment options for calf, toe and foot cramps.
Why Do We Get Foot Cramps?
To understand what causes toe, foot and calf muscle cramps, we need to know how muscles works. All muscles work in pairs – an agonist and antagonist.
In order for them to work properly, as one muscle (agonist) contracts, the other (antagonist) relaxes to allow a
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