How do i get rid of a charlie horse ?

Question

I've been experiencing charlie horses in both of my calves everyday when I wake up in the morning. They only last like 3-5 seconds ,but I have to shake my calves. My right leg starts to hurt alot before I go to bed too.

Whats causing this?

What can I do to stop it?

I excersize daily, like run 2 miles and walk a few miles.

Answer 1

You need to do better cool down exercises. Its better to work your self down then to stop all of a sudden. Also, make sure you have plenty of fluids. Muscle cramping can be caused due to lack of hydration. Lastly, make sure to take a warm bath or get into a steam room to help your muscle constrict a little better.

Answer 2

stretch before u run and walk. and before u go to bed. u should be fine.

Answer 3

This used to happen to me a lot too, especially when I let my bedroom get a little cold during the night.  I found out that I was low on Potassium, and that was what was causing the charlie horses.  There were several occasions where I woke up in the middle of the night with pain that brought me to tears.  Nothing could make it stop, it basically had to just go away on it's own.  If you up your intake of Potassium rich foods i.e. bananas it should help.  Good luck, I know what you're experiencing and hope you've had your last.  

Answer 4

My mom always told me to put it against a cold surface...like the wall. sounds weird but it works. or the first time i got one at my bf's he massaged it out for me. and that helped. your either dehydrated or low on potassium. that was my problem. now im good