What causes charleyhorses?

Answer 1

Charlie horses are cramps and sharp muscle spasms in the leg. They can be caused by a number of factors including dehydration, loss of blood flow to a muscle and failing to stretch before working out.

Answer 2

Charlie horse cramps can be caused by a number of factors including dehydration, lack of stretching, lack of blood flow in the muscles and stress. To prevent such injuries a person should drink lots of water, stretch properly and avoid stressful situations as much as they can.

Answer 3

Usually, but not always they are caused by an electrolyte imbalance in the muscles caused by dehydration.

Answer 4

There are a number of possible causes of charley horse cramps. Some causes can be dehydration through lack of water, loss of blood flow to the muscles, failing to stretch and even stress.

Answer 5

There are a few possible causes of charlie horses and muscle cramps. They can be caused by dehydration and lack of water intake, muscle injuries, swimming in high temperatures and stress.