Question 1

is it normal to still have pain in the leg a day after having a charley horse?

Accepted Answer

Yes, muscle injury!: There can be some muscle damage after a bad muscle spasm, which will require 1-2 days to recover.  Prevent these muscle spasms by taking magnesium on a daily basis.  These products are available over the counter.

Question 2

what can give one a charley horse?

Accepted Answer

Massage: And stretch them, if they persist make sure you are not dehydrated, have no magnesium or potassium defiinncies and i'd taking any meds for cholesterol  to speak to your doc.

Question 3

how can i get rid of charley horse pain?

Accepted Answer

Gin and tonic : If you are bothered by charlie horses, take a gin and tonic before going to bed. Alcohol dilates blood vessels and quinine water (tonic water) is one of the oldest cramp medicines known to man.

Question 4

how can  i get rid of a charley horse quick?

Accepted Answer

Stretch: When you have a charley horse, stretch it out. This should help.

Question 5

how do i get rid of a painful charley horse?

Accepted Answer

Massage: And stretch them, if they persist make sure you are not dehydrated, have no magnesium or potassium defiinncies and i'd taking any meds for cholesterol  to speak to your doc.

Question 6

how to heal after a charley horse in hamstring?

Accepted Answer

Let it heal: The problem with many of these hamstring
injuries is that people return to activity and
sports before they are fully healed.
A significant injury may take 4-6 weeks to heal
the initial treatment is ice, rest and nsaids.
You need to gradually return to sports as
jogging will be much easier than sprinting..
In general, don't do anything that causes
pain in the affected area. Many of these
recur.

Question 7

i think i got a charley horse in my calf. what can i do for this?

Accepted Answer

Stretches: Generally a charley horse refers to a bad cramp.  Usually these are short-lived and will resolve spontaneously.  If they are recurrent or persistent, you can try stretches, massage, and anti-inflammatory meds.  Keep yourself hydrated and eat a banana a day (to keep your potassium up) until it improves.

Question 8

my muscle still hurts 3 days after a charley horse. isn't that a long time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Length of recovery has some to do with your age and baseline level of fitness. For example a teenager will recover much faster than an elderly sedentary person. But if your symptoms are severe it may mean it is not just a charley horse. Perhaps you have a small partial tear in your muscle. You should see a doctor if it persists.

Question 9

my muscle still hurts 2 days after a charley horse, so was it just a charley horse?

Accepted Answer

Possible: It really depends on the degree of the cramp, how long it lasted. More likely there may be a strain injury of the muscle. If it does not get better after several days see your doctor to get it checked out.

Question 10

what are some reasons that i get charley horse pains in my calves almost every night?

Accepted Answer

Night cramps: Most people who have night cramps can get relief with calcium.

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