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If a spasm is forcefully sustained and doesnât relax, then it ripens into a cramp. A charlie (charley) horse is a common term many use to indicate they either have a muscle spasm or cramp, typically in a thigh or leg muscle. This charlie of a horse is very often caused by dehydration and/or lack of potassium. A muscle spasm can occur in any muscle and you may be able to see or feel the hardened muscle, like a knot. Sometimes, muscle spasms will occur with such force that theyâll leave a bruise behind.
A Charlie horse is the term used to describe a painful muscle spasm that suddenly occurs in the leg or the foot. Ice your leg or foot if you experience a leg cramp. Ice will numb the pain and give. â¢ Gently massage the area to help increase blood flood to [help relax] the muscle. Once the spasm is released, walk around slowly to maximize blood flow to the muscle.