Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM Key Takeaways Foot cramps can be caused by dehydration, so it's important to drink enough water.Wearing shoes that don't fit well or don't provide support can ...

Frequent leg and foot cramps might signal underlying health problems requiring medical attention. While occasional cramps are common, persistent episodes warrant investigation and proper treatment.

We've all been there before. Running along the basketball court or swimming across the pool, when, all of a sudden, we experience a sharp pain in our foot or leg. Muscle cramps are common, affect ...

That sudden, excruciating tightening in your calf or foot might be more than just an annoying interruption to your day or sleep. While occasional muscle cramps affect nearly everyone at some point, ...

Most people have likely had the unpleasant experience of a muscle cramp, also known as a charley horse or muscle spasm. And while most cramps will quickly go away on their own, there are a few helpful ...

Some people are woken from deep sleep by cramps in the feet or hands or by tingling pain in the fingers and toes. Sometime last week, one gentleman told me he had had soreness in the palm of one hand ...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects your spine. But in about a third of cases, it also causes problems in other body parts, including your feet. AS can ...

Toe raises focus on lifting your toes off the ground. They’re not to be confused with calf raises, which is when you lift and lower your heel off the ground. This exercise doesn’t require any ...