10 Foot Cramps Symptoms
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Stabbing Pain
Foot cramps can range from slight discomfort to stabbing pain, which may be debilitating. One of the more common causes of sharp or stabbing pain in the foot is plantar fasciitis. This condition generally improves after moving around for some time and can recur after moments of no movement or little movement, such as sitting or standing.
Special foot exercises and stretching may relieve the condition. The condition may be exacerbated by certain exercises, age, obesity and foot mechanics.6‘Plantar fasciitis - Symptoms and causes.’ (2019, December 11). Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/plantar-fasciitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354846
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