I got a charlie horse last night while i was sleeping and the muscle is back to normal but it is really sore and i have tried stretching but it doesn't seem to help.
2007-02-13 13:44:22 · 6 answers · asked by Kassy M 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Muscle Cramps (Charlie Horse) leg pain usually occur when a muscle tries to do more work than it has the strength and flexibility to handle. As a result, most people have experienced a cramped calf, biceps, hand or other muscle spasm at some time. Another cause can be dehydration. Muscle cells are made up of 80 percent fluids, so they need to be replenished constantly. A combination of overwork and dehydration can be more devastating.
Muscles contract and relax over and over again (Restless Legs) , but when a cramp occurs, the muscle locks in the contracted position (Charlie Horse) leg pain . When the muscle is irritated, it cramps to protect the area of difficulty. People who overuse their muscles during the day sometimes wake up at night with cramps. The best way to avoid a leg cramp is to warm up and stretch before and after exercise, and stay hydrated.
If you get a cramp, such as a hamstring cramp, lie on your back and gently bring the cramped leg, bent at 90 degrees or so, toward your head. Use one hand to stabilize the front of the thigh, while the other guides the back of the calf. The unclamped leg should be bent at 45 degrees for the least possible strain on your back. Another One of the ways you can best get rid of the charlie horse, is to stretch the muscle that is cramping. If it is in your calf, try pointing your toes up as high as you can.
Getting charlie horses is usually not a major problem, but in some cases can be a sign of serious medical issues. If you experience charlie horses regularly you should probably go to the doctor as soon as possible to just make sure you don't have any underlying issues.
2007-02-13 15:21:23 · answer #1 · answered by softball Queen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gentle massage and easy stretching. Owie.. I know the feeling!
2007-02-13 13:48:16 · answer #2 · answered by bakfanlin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need potassium and posibly water as you could be dehydrated. Banannas are a good source of potassium
2007-02-13 13:54:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Stretch twice a day, and become more limber.
2007-02-13 13:52:10 · answer #4 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rub vicks on it.
put a magnet on it off the fridge.
eat a pinch of salt.
2007-02-13 13:48:04 · answer #5 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
have sex for 12 hours
2007-02-13 13:47:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 11⤋