Sunday, December 14, 2008

Stretch the muscle to help relieve the pain from a charley horse.


Charley Horse

These startling spasms and tightening in leg muscles can last a few seconds, even several minutes. While the cramps have no exact cause, dehydration, muscle overuse, and a lack of certain nutrients -- like potassium and calcium -- can be culprits. Walk around to relieve the pain, or shake your leg and stretch the muscle. If cramps persist, see your doctor.

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