Owww! Just thinking about this made our toes curl but not to be deterred we pirouetted away to find out!
Did you know having a second toe longer than your first toe means you're a good kisser? Or you are more likely to be a criminal, or part of a royal family. You can also get a pinky toe tuck which involves removing fat from the pinky toe to make it look longer?!
Often caused by muscle fatigue or a sodium imbalance, cramps are painful sensations caused by muscle contraction or over shortening. It's this muscle contraction that can pull your toes to the side and cross another. This builds lactic acid in the muscles, that then triggers pain receptors in the area, causing the feeling of pain.
Did you know having a second toe longer than your first toe means you're a good kisser? Or you are more likely to be a criminal, or part of a royal family. You can also get a pinky toe tuck which involves removing fat from the pinky toe to make it look longer?!
Often caused by muscle fatigue or a sodium imbalance, cramps are painful sensations caused by muscle contraction or over shortening. It's this muscle contraction that can pull your toes to the side and cross another. This builds lactic acid in the muscles, that then triggers pain receptors in the area, causing the feeling of pain.
Toe cramps are thought to be mainly caused either by moving the toes too much or by overly constricting them. Dancers who flex their toes and dance en pointe are prone to toe cramps, as are people who wear shoes that don't allow much room at the tips. The area at the tip of a shoe in which the toes fit is called a toe box. Shoes with toe boxes that are too pointed or rounded at the tips may be too constricting and cause wearers to be susceptible to toe cramps.
Diabetics or others with nerve damage in the feet are also susceptible to toe cramp problems. Some medications may cause toe cramps as a side effect. Another possible cause of toe cramps is a lack of minerals, such as calcium and potassium, in the body. Dehydration is another body problem that could cause cramping toes.
Toe cramps usually aren't anything serious, but they can be painful. Placing an ice pack on the toes may help relieve the pain of a toe cramp. Keeping the toes flexible may also help. Some people do toe exercises, such as trying to pick up small objects like pens off of the floor with their toes. Others may find that this type of activity may actually cause them to have a toe cramp.
Further suggestions for prevention are:
- Don't wear heels, or the day before wear flats or very low heels.
- Take calcium, potassium, and magnesium supplements. Eating at least one yogurt per day or even 3 bananas helps.
- Keep your feet warm. Feet cramp more when they're cold.
Alternatively, you could always ask your favourite FAQer to kiss your toes better!
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2 comments:
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Its nice to see some reasons why this happens; It used to happen to me ALL the time randomly and I never understood why. It is amazing how a lack of minerals or hydration can lead to toe crams, yet I definitely noticed an increase in cramps when my feet are cold. Informative post!
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