jakubson
Contributor
bosshogg357:I went diving these past two weekends. I am a new diver(or at least return from a long time ago). I am in my early 30's. I have gotten a right calf cramp during each dive. It seems to start relatively quickly in the dive. I then grab the tip of my fin to relieve it. I then feel it lurking the rest of the dive just waiting to cramp up again. I try to use that leg less so it will go away but it seems to be just barely under the surface. It tends to be sore the next few days from the cramp (or stretching to relieve the cramp).
I have apollo split fins.
Any suggestions as to what I might do to help prevent the cramp in my right calf?
Thanks!
My solution was:
1. Stretch before every dive. Do a full 30 second calf stretch on each leg.
2. When you are done stretching, STRETCH AGAIN 'cause I bet you cheated and did not do 30 seconds.
3. As everyone else has been saying, stay hydrated and get enough potassium. I personally hate those sports drinks, so I agree with Kriterian and say EAT A BANANA!
Good luck.