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Information on Muscle Cramps (Charlie Horse)

Do you know what a charlie horse is?
(21 Mar 2007)

A sudden muscle cramping with concentrated pain in the anterior thighs and lower legs is referred to as charlie horse or leg cramps. It is a baseball slang and dates back to 1880. The causes of cramps are over-exercising, calcium and potassium deficiency, dehydration and hormonal imbalance.

  • Massage magnesium oil at the area of cramp.


  • Massage the sore muscle with some camphor water in coconut oil for instant relief.
  • Pickle juice or dill relish is beneficial for muscle spasms.

answered by r k on 22 Mar 2007, 5:16:45

 

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