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What Causes a Charley Horse? Whatâs the Quickest Way to Get Relief?
If youâve ever been jolted out of a sound sleep by a searing pain in your leg that leaves you gasping for breath, you know all too well how painful a charley horse can be. If youâve never experienced a charley horse, you can count yourself lucky. nnA charley horse, as they are most often referred to, is an involuntary reaction that causes the nerves that control the muscle (usually the calf muscle) to misfire, causing the muscle to freeze and lock into a contracted positi
August 27, 2007