The Atlantic trade was in trouble because of the depredations of the English and Dutch. Catalonia was a self-governing province, ruled by a viceroy, that had been part of the Crown of Aragon since the Middle Ages. It was difficult to govern and in the reign of Philip II order had broken down almost completely.
Diabetics or others with nerve damage in the feet are also susceptible to toe cramp problems. Some medications may cause cramps in the toes as a side effect. Another possible cause of is a lack of minerals, such as calcium and potassium, in the body. Dehydration is another body problem that could cause cramping toes.
The lack or excess of it contributes to the problem. In toe or leg cramps the culprit is the lack of calcium, potassium and sodium in our body. Ninety-nine percent of calcium can be located in bones and teeth. The smaller portion of calcium can be found in the blood, which helps in muscle contraction.