CHARLEY HORSE😭

WHAT IS IT?

• A charley horse is a sudden, involuntary contraction of one or more muscles.

CAUSES

• Inadequate blood flow to muscle
• Not stretching before exercise
• Dehydration
• Mineral depletion
• Exercise in excessive heat or cold.

SYMPTOMS

• Sudden pain in muscle
• Cramping

PREVENTION&TREATMENT

• Stretching
• Hydration
• Massage
• Warm compress
• Ibuprofen
• Physical therapy

CITES

• http://www.healthline.com/health/charley-horse
• http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/muscle-cramp/home/ovc-2018604...