What are the best ways to relieve a charley horse?

Answer by  starmlw (960)

Figure out the cause. It's usually low potassium. See your doctor and let him check your potassium level. You may need medication or just a banana.

Answer by  Feasel (1766)

Rubbing the muscle during the first stinging pains. It helps it not be quite as painful. Then just wait a day or so and it should be gone.

Answer by  reinz (6)

the best way to relieve a charley horse is to apply cold compress initially and also maintaining the knee in a bent position for 12 to 24 hours may also relieve the tightness and contractions of the muscles. massage can also help to maximize the circulation in the area and after the discomfort is relieved, you can apply static stretching.

Answer by  Repairdude (115)

These types of health treatments are ambiguous at best, you should consult a physician before doing anything to "official" icy-hot pads are great, and fluids do as much as-the stereotype.

Answer by  nnohure (155)

The best way to treat a charley horse is to massage the calf of your leg to release the spasm and eat a lot of bananas.