Today's true sports drinks are still the classic Gatorade -- packed with the electrolytes potassium, magnesium, calcium, and sodium to provide energy during intense workouts -- as well as competitors such as Cytomax, Allsport, and Accelerade.
Performing one or several stretches which elongate the muscles in the affected area should help to provide quick relief. Stand up straight, and then get into a lunging position, with your back leg being the one experiencing the charley horse. Straighten out your back leg while keeping your front leg bent.
When a muscle goes into a spasm the pain it causes can be severe. And embarking on a physical activity when you havenât consumed enough fluids nor minerals creates a likely scenario youâll experience one. When you first notice your charley horse, stop what youâre doing and treat it by stretching or massaging the spasm.