Or a calf muscle cramp for that matter. The type of cramp that hurts like a B.
2006-07-31 14:41:07 · 24 answers · asked by SADFHorde 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Pull over as soon as you can. Stand on your feet.
I've been told that it comes from:
1. Insufficient calcium
2. Poor circulation
3. Insufficient potassium
4. Insufficient water intake
5. A combination of the above
6. Position of foot (don't point the toes out like a ballet dancer, keep them up towards you) or sleep in a chair when they are recurring in bed)
I noticed that everytime I wore heels, cramps would happen usually as I was driving home from work. I gave away all my shoes with heels and that didn't happen again.
I do get leg cramps from time to time and I've been given all the above reasons -- I still don't know the correct answer for the cause. When it happens and I am lying in bed, I jump out of bed and put my weight on my feet right away to stop it. Sometimes it comes back as soon as I lie down again.
2006-07-31 15:17:01 · answer #1 · answered by Lynda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way to aleviate a cramp in youre foot while driving is to rotate youre ankle if the cramp is located in calf you should point youre toes upward until you feel a stretch in youre calf.. being hydrated is also a good way to rid youre self of body cramps
2006-07-31 14:49:20 · answer #2 · answered by scrumpdidlyupchus 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get cramps in the arch of my foot. I stomp my foot on the floor of the car as hard as I can to get rid of it. Same as with an itch. With a cramp in the leg, I would pull over to rub it out.
2006-07-31 14:45:34 · answer #3 · answered by DMBthatsme 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pull over. You probably have been driving too long and need to get out and stretch.
Be sure to drink enough water and eat well. A lack of potassium can cause these kinds of cramps too.
2006-07-31 14:46:22 · answer #4 · answered by curiouschick18 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i get this all the time and both feet at once. i usually pull off the side of the road and bend my toes back and breathe nice and slow it takes anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes for my muscles to relax. once i had a state trooper stop to help.
2006-07-31 14:46:08 · answer #5 · answered by Lorraine H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, that sucks...pull over if it's too bad. otherwise ignore it and use the foot anyways...But here's a thought...is your chair too close to the pedal? Have u been driving too long or stuck in the same position for too long? That could be why.
2006-07-31 14:45:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn on the cruise control and put down pressure on your foot. Otherwise stop and walk around a few minutes.
2006-07-31 14:46:20 · answer #7 · answered by harley01xlc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pull over as soon as it's safe. Then flatten out your foot and walk around.
2006-07-31 14:44:31 · answer #8 · answered by pknutson_sws 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
please pull over, step out of the car and let the cramp pass before getting back in and driving. it would a tragedy if you kept driving and caused an accident...
2006-07-31 14:47:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have flat feet? I have flat feet and I get sore doing it too. It helps if you use a good insole that provides support or get custom ones from the doctor.
2016-03-27 11:20:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋