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Tips for if you feel a cramp coming on while diving:
--check Air, depth, closeness to exiting water.
--if leg, of course use the fin pull as in OW class.
--stop and massage the area(s) vigorously.
--Use the other leg more but use the possible cramping one a little.
If cramp(s) have settled in:
--pull yourself along the bottom on rocks.
--If sandy, pull along by digging hands into sand, grabbing sea grass, etc.
--If shallow and doable (pain wise), surface and check distance to exit, set compass-- descend to bottom to "pull along".
--Try massage, fin pull-- in case cramp may come out.
--If nothing to pull on, use arms: point folded hands out in front and swoop to sides (scull).
The object of course is to get to where you can stand/put your body weight on the legs--the boat or maybe 4 feet of water. Most cramps will leave shortly.
If prone to serious cramping don't venture too far from exit and note current (if any) direction/strength.
--check Air, depth, closeness to exiting water.
--if leg, of course use the fin pull as in OW class.
--stop and massage the area(s) vigorously.
--Use the other leg more but use the possible cramping one a little.
If cramp(s) have settled in:
--pull yourself along the bottom on rocks.
--If sandy, pull along by digging hands into sand, grabbing sea grass, etc.
--If shallow and doable (pain wise), surface and check distance to exit, set compass-- descend to bottom to "pull along".
--Try massage, fin pull-- in case cramp may come out.
--If nothing to pull on, use arms: point folded hands out in front and swoop to sides (scull).
The object of course is to get to where you can stand/put your body weight on the legs--the boat or maybe 4 feet of water. Most cramps will leave shortly.
If prone to serious cramping don't venture too far from exit and note current (if any) direction/strength.
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