Part 5: How to Stop a Cramp in Seconds
When you wake up in agony, don’t just endure the pain. Follow this immediate action plan to force the muscle to release:
- Flex Your Foot: Immediately pull your toes upward toward your shin to manually stretch the contracting calf.
- Put Weight on It: Stand up and press your foot firmly flat against the cold floor.
- Apply Heat or Massage: Gently rub the knot with your thumbs or use a heating pad to encourage blood flow.
➡️ PROCEED TO PART 6 FOR THE PREVENTATIVE NIGHTTIME ROUTINE!
