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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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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.


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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.?

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What actors and actresses appeared in Chief Charlie Horse - 1956?

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