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2. Charley horse - Wikipedia

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   Dead legs and charley horses are two different types of injuries: A charley horse involves the muscles contracting without warning, and can last from a few seconds to a couple days. A dead leg often occurs in contact sports , such as football, when an athlete suffers a knee or other blunt trauma to the lateral quadriceps causing a haematoma or ...

3. Gastrocnemius muscle - Wikipedia

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   It runs from its two heads just above the knee to the heel, extending across a total of three joints (knee, ankle and subtalar joints). The muscle is named via Latin, from Greek γαστήρ (gaster) 'belly' or 'stomach' and κνήμη (knḗmē) 'leg', meaning 'stomach of the leg' (referring to the bulging shape of the calf).

4. How Your Painful Leg Cramps Could Be Signaling a Vitamin ...

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   Here, experts break down how to prevent and get rid of leg cramps. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to ...

5. Neurogenic claudication - Wikipedia

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   Neural Stretching of the legs - Lying on the back, bring one leg up with a stretching band until a stretch is felt in the legs. Ensure your legs are straight. Once the stretch is felt, hold for 30–45 seconds and relax. Hip-flexor stretch - To stretch the right hip-flexor, bring the left leg forward, and kneel on the right knee. Push the ...

6. What you need to know about leg cramps, sudden pain and ... - AOL

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   Most shooting pains, leg cramps and charley horses are temporary. Sometimes, they signal other problems. What you need to know about leg cramps, sudden pain and when to see a doctor

7. Cramp - Wikipedia

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   Nocturnal leg cramps are involuntary muscle contractions that occur in the calves, soles of the feet, or other muscles in the body during the night or (less commonly) while resting. The duration of nocturnal leg cramps is variable, with cramps lasting anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes.