Americans have enjoyed roller skating for decades. It can be enjoyed in a roller-skating rink, as inline skating or even in roller derby games. Similar to other sports, skating may result in pain and injuries. Many times roller skating leads to toe cramps, which can be caused by the way your skates are laced or your skates' foot bed, tension and sizing.
Lacing
When you have a high arch, the way you lace your roller skates may result in toe cramps. According to Northcoast Footcare, applying too much pressure to the top of your foot may result in pain. Often the best way to relieve the pressure is to lace your skates by skipping holes. One such method requires lacing the skate twice on the same side, once in the middle and once on top. Another shoe lacing technique that helps relieve pressure is skipping the holes in the middle and lacing on the same side at the top.
Foot Bed
The foot bed of a typical roller skate provides little support for your foot, leading to toe cramps. Adding an arch support into your roller skate allows for more support to your foot and less pain. A foot support can be picked up at your local department store or specially made by a podiatrist, according to Inline Skate Resource.
Tension
Many times when you are tense, excited or nervous, your feet express the feelings. These feeling may result in your toes curling up and attempting to grip the inside of the skates, according to Inline Skate Resource. When your toes perform this action, it can lead to toe cramps. Constant toe curling arches your foot, which is a culprit of toe cramps. The best way to alleviate toe cramps because of tension is to calm down, take a deep breath, relax and wiggle your toes.
Sizing
The amount of room in the toe box may result in toe cramps for roller skating participants. According to InlineSkates.net, your toes should rest comfortably in the toe box. Either crowding your toes or allowing too much room can result in pain, hindering your ability to skate properly and making skating a lot less fun.
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