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Performing one or several stretches which elongate the muscles in the affected area should help to provide quick relief. Stand up straight, and then get into a lunging position, with your back leg being the one experiencing the charley horse. Straighten out your back leg while keeping your front leg bent.
Charley Horse. A charley horse can cause anterior thigh pain. According to MedlinePlus, a charley horse is a muscle spasm, especially in the leg. Although muscle spasms can occur anywhere in the body, the legs, including the anterior thigh muscles, are common locations for spasms to manifest.