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Stretch the muscle the charley horse is affecting. If it’s your calf, push your heel forward, point your toes upwards, lean forward and try to pull your toes back towards you. If you can’t reach your toes, bend your knees until you can reach them and pull back.

If the charley horse is in your foot, stand up and put some weight on it. Then grab a towel or stretch band, loop it under the ball of your foot and pull upwards to stretch the arch. Another option is to stand and curl your toes under your foot.

If the charley horse affects another muscle, massage the muscle in the direction that the muscle runs (so if it’s your calf, you massage up and down as opposed to side to side, as the muscle runs up and down).

Drink plenty of water. The less dehydration you experience, the less likely you are to experience a charley horse.

Stock up on foods high in nutrients, particularly potassium and calcium. Be sure to get at least the recommended daily allowance of potassium every day.

Stretch every morning, particularly your legs and feet, even if it’s just for 5 minutes. If you can, stretch at night before you go to sleep as well. And, always stretch before and after exercise.

After strenuous exercise, drink liquids with electrolytes to help replenish your body and any imbalances.

Keep a healthy, balanced diet overall. ehow.com

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