Foot cramps!

[thedodd]

I am getting pretty consistent foot cramps everytime i dive lately and was wondering if its the coldwater or if my footpockets are too big. i am wearing a 3mm bootie with my fins because the water is about 55 deg. right now, but the footpocket fits good length wise but theres a little room on the sides. should they fit tight all the way around? they cant be way too big because i can kick and swim all i want with no fin keepers and the footpocket doesnt slide on my foot nor ever come off. I drink plenty of water and dont get cramps anywhere else? any ideas?

 

[Don Paul]

What fins and blades? Are you doing any stretching exercises for for you legs?

 

[thedodd]

They are omer millenium fins with the standard plastic blade. they are pretty stiff. As far as pre-dive stretches i dont do much, any suggested stretches? Its weird to me that i dont get cramps anywhere else just my foot and its usually just the right foot.

 

[Don Paul]

Foot Stretches

I badly bruised the ball of my foot and later did stretches like these.
I wouldn't think the omers are that hard on you.
Cheers, Don

 

[thedodd]

i will give these a whirl thanks DP for the help i think this outta do it.

 

[blaiz]

Do the foot pockets put a lot of pressure on the top of your foot? I have heard that you can modify foot pockets with boiling water and a block, kinda stretch out the parts that seem too tight. I haven't needed to try it but might be another option

 

[thedodd]

Hmm thats a good idea if anything though they might be too loose. Thanks

 

[Gugi]

And by the way, the muscles cramps are one of the indicators for critical lack of magnesium in the organism. In a grave condition could even affect the heart's muscle... !
Other workaday reason for such a cramps of the calves could be some deep (hidden) varicose veins.

 

[Magpie]

I get cramps when the foot pockets are too tight, not too loose. I wear a 5mm boot on my left foot and a 3mm on my right as that seems to be the only way I can avoid it. Had major problems with Cressi pockets on my first fins and have been through a few different types settling on the Omer being the best, but that's just for my feet.

Try different sock/pockets, try to find ones that work for you.

 

[thedodd]

great thanks guys

 

[nz676]

This can also be caused by dehydration make sure you are drinking enough water i get the exact same thing in my hands and feet when im dehydrated