need help please can anyone tell me what causes a charlie horse and also what is the best way to treat it t/y?

Question

it is located in the upper thigh area

Answer 1

This is the first place your body targets when you are dehydrated. Drink lots of water! I recommend purified water and mineral water mixed 50/50. The mineral water is going to put back into the muscles what they are losing on a daily basis.

I suggest that adults and children drink 40 ounces of water per 100 pounds of body weight every day. Realize that exercise, ambient temperature, and state of health affect the water needs of your body. One tip for athletes: it is healthier to drink a sports drink or water than fruit juice, soda, coffee, or milk during competition or active training periods.

In the evening take a hot bath with 2c. of dissolved Epsom salts and soak for 30 minutes. Afterwards , if you have something shaped like a cylinder and made out of hard material (think of a large rolling pin you would use for pizza dough or something) place it under your leg and push down and roll it back and forth...this should massage the spasms out of your leg. It will hurt while you're doing it, but more so the type of pain that actually feels good, in the long run.

If this does not help see your medical doctor for medical assistance.

Answer 2

One of the approaches which you'll first-class eliminate the charlie horse, is to stretch the muscle that is cramping. If it's in your calf, are making an attempt pointing your feet up as prime as that you just might be in a position to. Additionally a charlie horse is probably a symptom for plenty of targeted matters. It may also be induced by way of deficiencies of such matters as magnesium or potassium. I devour a banana day-to-day to support..... It has helped a little of. These matters are PAINFUL-

Answer 3

HI,
Charlie Horse aka. Muscle cramps, are usually caused by poor circulation, or blood clots. Upper thigh could be near femoral artery, if you have them daily or often, go to your doctor, or clinic. If you have one, try pushing your foot against a wall, bend the toes towards you, or have someone push down on your toes. A warm towel, or heating pad can sometimes help. But the doctor is your best choice for persistent muscle cramps.

Answer 4

My son always get charlie horses and the best way to treat them is to stand up and walk, walk, walk on them. Also, you can get this stuff called Myoflex that you can rub on them. After he puts the Myoflex on, he puts a warm sock on to keep the heat in the leg and the charlie horse goes away and doesn't come back. Good luck to you!

Answer 5

You may need more potassium. Try eating a banana or orange. Drink plenty of water as well.

Answer 6

lack of potassium.......massage it out