To get rid of a foot cramp fast, stretch your achilles tendon and plantar fascia muscles. Prevent foot cramps from coming back by stretching before bed, staying hydrated, and wearing supportive shoes.

Diane asks: I am suffering from muscle cramps in my feet after I run. Sometimes the cramps are in the arch of my foot and other times it involves my toes, too. Any suggestions on what I can do to ...

Have you ever been awakened in the middle of the night because your calf is in a painful cramp? When it happens to me, I have to swing my leg to the floor to stretch the cramp out. After one cramp, ...

Q: I have suffered from extremely painful foot cramps for most of my adult life. When they occur, it feels as if someone is wringing the bottom of my foot like a towel in two different directions. I ...

If you’ve ever had to stop mid-run due to a foot cramp, you’ll know that it’s a horrible, painful experience. These spasms usually happen in the arches of your feet – and can, quite literally, stop ...

You could be fast asleep when suddenly, a sharp, paralyzing stiffness jolts you awake—usually in your calf or foot. These episodes, commonly known as foot or leg cramps, occur when a muscle tightens ...

When I tense my feet or toes even slightly after I run, I get really painful foot and toe cramps. Lately this has been happening even on my rest days, sometimes. How can I prevent it? - Leah K. You're ...

I get cramps in my feet when I stretch out under the covers, and I have to get up to walk them off, though sometimes that doesn't work. Socks also help, but not always. Would diet changes make a ...

Leg pain, cramps and lingering foot wounds are among the symptoms that may indicate peripheral artery disease, the narrowing or blockage of the vessels that supply blood to the legs. Getty Images ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You probably don’t spend much time thinking about your toes, unless you’re trimming your nails or getting a pedicure. That’s ...