charley horse (Meaning)
charley horse (n)
a muscular cramp (especially in the thigh or calf) following vigorous exercise
a muscular cramp (especially in the thigh or calf) following vigorous exercise
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a muscular cramp (especially in the thigh or calf) following vigorous exercise, a muscular cramp (especially in the thigh or calf) following vigorous exercise
cramp, stitch, crick, twitch, spasm, jerk,kink, contraction,twinge, pang
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A charley horse refers to a painful muscle cramp, typically in the leg, often caused by overuse or dehydration.
Athletes sometimes experience charley horses during intense physical activity, especially if they haven't properly stretched beforehand.
Waking up with a charley horse in the middle of the night can be extremely uncomfortable and disruptive to sleep.
Massaging the affected muscle and gently stretching can help alleviate the discomfort of a charley horse.
