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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.
A charley horse is another name for a muscle spasm that you may experience anytime, including while you are asleep. The causes of charley horses include lifestyle factors, certain medical conditions and physical exertion of your muscles. charley horse may occur during or just after exercise as a result of dehydration, which causes a buildup of salts in your muscles.