Daytime Charley Horse

• 1). Hold the cramping muscle with your hand. Massage the cramping muscle gently. Pull back on your toes with your other hand.
  
  
• 2). Point your toes upward to stretch the muscle and help relieve the cramp.
  
  
• 3). Walk around with your weight on your heels.
  
  
• 4). Apply ice packs for severe pain, especially if stretching and walking don't help.
  
  
• 5). Drink water or a sports drink if the charley horse occurs after strenuous exercise to help rehydrate your body.
  
  

Nighttime Charley Horse

• 1). Sleep on your side with your toes pointed to prevent nighttime charley horses.
  
  
• 2). Avoid tightly tucking-in your blankets and sheets. Tightly-tucked sheets can cause your toes to bend down.
  
  
• 3). Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Reduce the risk of mineral deficiencies by eating plenty of fruits and vegetables.
  
  
• 4). Hold the cramping muscle with your hand. Massage the cramping muscle gently. Pull back on your toes with your other hand.
  
  
• 5). Point your toes upward to stretch the muscle and help relieve the cramp.