How to release a cramp underwater while scuba diving

This Cramp Release Scuba Diving Skill video explains in an easy way how to remove a cramp while scuba diving underwater for the PADI Open Water Diver Course. Marcel van den Berg a highly awarded PADI Platinum Course Director shows you on a PADI Open Water Diver Course student level how to perform the Cramp Release Scuba Diving Skill.
Cramp Release Underwater
Cramp Release Underwater

Steps for the PADI Cramp Release Scuba Diving Skill

1. Signal to your buddy that you have a cramp in your leg
2. Grab (or let your scuba diving buddy grab) the top of your fin
3. Stretch your leg, while pulling back the top of your fin
5. You can also massage your calf
4. Balance yourself with your other arm

Check out the PADI Cramp Release Scuba Diving Skill for the PADI Open Water Diver Course in this video:

How to prevent a cramp

At Scuba Diving Tips we highly recommend you to invest is good fitting fins that feel comfortable. We have done a lot of research and found out that we want to recommend these tree fins to lower the risk of a cramp while scuba diving underwater.

The Mares Quatro, The Scuba Pro Jet Sports, and the Scuba Pro Sea Wings are our best recommendations to prevent Cramps in your leg while Scuba Diving or Snorkeling.

​Check out these amazing fins here:
Jet Sport Fins
Jet Sport Fins
Quatro Fins
Quatro Fins
SeaWing Fins
SeaWing Fins