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 causes of toe cramps can vary from wearing tight shoes to a vitamin deficiency in the body. Quite often, you might have experienced, that a minute before you were lying in bed, nicely watching TV, the next moment, you are writhing in agony due to a toe cramp, which is a painful spasm or contraction of a foot muscle.