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How long is it normal to expierence tense muscles, or sore muscles after a charlie horse in the leg?

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Dr. Clive Segil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

42mins: Usually dissapears within minutes.

Dr Hadied agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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