why do charley horses happen? Like, how and why would muscles unconsciously contract? And also, would local anesthesia stop a charley horse?

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why do charley horses happen? Like, how and why would muscles unconsciously contract? And also, would local anesthesia stop a charley horse?

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Lack of certain electrolytes usually. Mainly magnesium and/or potassium. Lack of those prevents your muscle fibers from relaxing properly and can cause painful cramping.

There are other causes, but that’s the common one.

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