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Charley horses are caused by muscle spasms. The muscles contract involuntary and cause tightening and pain. Some causes include poor circulation, dehydration, exercising in the heat and not stretching enough before exercise.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoCharlies Horse is another name for a muscle spasm. These spasm are marked by extremely uncomfortable muscle contractions. My advice would be to ask your doctor on what treatment is needed.
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What happens when you get a Charlie Horse?
Charlie horse pain refers to a cramp and or spasm in the leg muscles. These pains can last for anywhere between seconds and a full day. There can be many causes of Charlie horse pains including dehydration and lack of calcium or potassium.
What does a charlie horse look like?
A Charlie horse is a muscle cramp
What does a charlie horse have to do with the muscular system?
A "charlie horse" is a slang term for a muscle spasm or cramp. These can occur in muscles from a variety of causes, from blunt injury trauma to physiopathological reflex arcs from overuse, electrolyte imbalances, or even nutritional deficiencies.
Why is a cramp called a charlie horse?
A VERY BAD CRAMP!!
When was Chief Charlie Horse created?
Chief Charlie Horse was created on 1956-05-07.
What is the duration of The Charlie Horse Music Pizza?
The duration of The Charlie Horse Music Pizza is 1800.0 seconds.
How do you spell Charlie horse for cramps?
Charley Horse
When was The Charlie Horse Music Pizza created?
The Charlie Horse Music Pizza was created on 1998-01-05.
When did The Charlie Horse Music Pizza end?
The Charlie Horse Music Pizza ended on 1999-05-30.
Do you have any information about charlie horses causes?
Often times if your muscles are overused or sore, you will experience muscle spasms. (The "Charlie Horse" is a layman's term for muscle spasm.) This can be exacerbated by dehydration, or low calcium or low magnesium.
What would cause a severe pain at the base of the head that feels like a charlie horse.?
A Charlie Horse is caused because of the lack of potassium in your body
What are the release dates for The Charlie Horse Music Pizza - 1998?
The Charlie Horse Music Pizza - 1998 was released on: USA: 5 January 1998
