2006-11-26 22:06:29 · 2 answers · asked by Isis 7 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Muscle cramps "Charley horses" are generally caused by dehydration or low potassium levels. It could also mean that you could have a back problem, if it is persistent.
Apply heat, massage your leg, walk around to circulate your blood, eat foods rich in potassium (such as bananas) and rehydrate your body with fluids. Good luck!
2006-11-26 22:14:37 · answer #1 · answered by KD 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
RE:
How do you get rid of a "charley horse" in your calf muscle?
2015-08-02 02:27:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Charlie Horse is usually associated with a lack of potassium. Eating at least 1 banana a day should help or large portions of potatoes.
2006-11-26 22:21:00 · answer #3 · answered by shaprice1 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
When I get a charlie horse I usually flex my foot up and extend my leg. That usually helps subside it. I've tried this at the start of a charlie horse and it helps prevent it from happening. Get lots of sleep and rest as well(if you can ;D )
2006-11-26 22:19:43 · answer #4 · answered by tdwgoh0228 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only thing that's worked for me is to immediately stand up and start walking around. I get them from stretching my legs in bed.
2006-11-26 22:14:12 · answer #5 · answered by Pico 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
stretch your leg straight out and massage along the muscle.
2006-11-26 22:10:22 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Extend your leg, massage, stand on it for starters.
2006-11-26 22:09:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
stretch your leg out and pull your toes to you
2006-11-26 22:15:26 · answer #8 · answered by crazy_mom1979 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard this expression before. Not sure what it means. Is it like "pins and needles?"
2006-11-26 22:27:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
cut off your leg
2006-11-26 22:08:46 · answer #10 · answered by freeman3905@sbcglobal.net 6 · 11⤊ 8⤋