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Use a little ice. To calm down the muscle spasms, use an ice pack or cool compress on the area youâre experiencing the charley horse. Never apply ice directly, but wrap it in a towel or bandage before placing it on your skin. Do this for 5-15 minutes for the best results.
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.