Bad Calf And Foot Cramps

[CRAY CATCHA]

HI TO ALL, GREAT FORUM.
DIVING THE OTHER DAY AND DEVELOPED BAD FOOT AND CALF CRAMPS.I DONT THINK MY CRAMPS WHERE INTRODUCED FROM HARD FINNING,THESE CRAMPS HAPPEND WHILE LAYING FLAT ON THE OCEAN COLLECTING CRAYS MY FEET WERE STRETCHED OUT,TRYED TO RELEIVE BY STRETCHING OUT TO NO AVAIL,HAD TO SWIM BACK TO BOAT WITH BOTH LEGS CRAMPED,HOPE THIS DOSNT HAPPEN AGAIN CAN SOMEONE GIVE ME SOME ADVICE AS THIS IS THE BEGINING OF OUR SEASON.IF THIS CONTINUES I DONT THINK I WILL BE ABLE TO DIVE AGAIN AS THE PAIN WAS SERVERE 7/10
THANKS CRAY CATCHER
:doctor: :upset: :doctor: :upset:

 

[DocVikingo]

No fun.

Some things you may wish to try include:

Stretch & warm up foot & leg muscles prior to diving.

Wear adequate thermal protection, especially on the legs & feet.

When laying on the bottom, rest your feet in a comfortable position making sure that they are not hyperextended.

Swim regularly with fins to condition foot & leg muscles.

Stay well hydrated and drink reasonable amounts of sports drinks designed to sustain electrolyte balance.

Eat a diet rich in potassium, magnesium & calcium, or take an appropriate supplement in sensible amounts.

This is educational only and does not constitute or imply a doctor-patient relationship. It is not medical advice to you or any other individual, and should not be construed as such.

Best of luck.

DocVikingo

 

[Scubamedicjoe]

Ok one area I am thinking right off bat to add to DocVikingo comments
One is a great sight that has really helped me out allot;
Its is
www.divefitness.com
It's an excellent sight and can help you actually had some info on same to build your muscles and help stop them cramp.
Try them exercises and you find they will help allot.

 

[TropicalDiver]

One additional thing to consider with the popularity of the Atkins diet - not rich in those minerals needed to prevent cramps. When I was on that diet, would get cramps more often.

 

[diverlady]

This topic came up a little while ago.

cramps

There are some other suggestions in the attached thread.

BTW - typing in all caps in considered yelling in the on-line world.

Diverlady