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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.
16513. A charley horse is one of the most common types of muscle spasms that mostly occur in the legs, but can occur in any muscle on the body. Exercise and hot weather are the most common causes of charley horse leg cramps. Charley horse often occurs in the middle of the night when the individual is sleeping.