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Use a little ice. To calm down the muscle spasms, use an ice pack or cool compress on the area youâre experiencing the charley horse. Never apply ice directly, but wrap it in a towel or bandage before placing it on your skin. Do this for 5-15 minutes for the best results.
Irritated nerves can also be responsible for chronic muscle spasms. If you get a charley horse, either while exercising or at night, do not try to stretch the muscle at first. Depending on how tight the muscle is, you may tear the tissues and injure yourself. Instead, massage the area lightly with your fingers.Taking a hot bath or applying a hot compress can also help.rritated nerves can also be responsible for chronic muscle spasms. If you get a charley horse, either while exercising or at night, do not try to stretch the muscle at first. Depending on how tight the muscle is, you may tear the tissues and injure yourself. Instead, massage the area lightly with your fingers.