Muscle cramps, or "charley horses," may be frightening and excruciatingly painful, and they usually come on suddenly and without warning. Anyone, regardless of age or fitness level, may experience these involuntary muscular contractions, which most typically manifest in the legs, especially the calves. Although charley horses are usually innocuous, they may greatly impact everyday activities and overall quality of life if they occur often or are very severe. What are charley horses? Why do they happen? What can you do about them? We'll go into that and more in this post.
Charley Horses: A Comprehensive Guide
'Charley horse' is a common way to talk to painful muscular spasms, especially in the calves. These cramps are defined scientifically as the involuntary, abrupt tenseing of a muscle or muscles. Although they seldom last more than a few minutes, when they do occur, the resulting agony and immobility may be severe. In addition to happening when you're moving about, charley horses are rather prevalent while you're at rest, especially throughout the night, when they may make it hard to sleep and make you feel uncomfortable.
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