Leg cramps are often referred to as Charley horse. During the 80s a baseball pitcher Charley Radbourne suffered it during a game and his nickname was Hoss. The frequent cramps in the muscles of your calves and legs are termed as Charley horses. It is just another name for muscle spasm and it creates uncomfortable muscle contractions. Mostly it occurs in the legs and happens particularly at night. It may result in severe pain when these muscle spasms do not stop for many seconds. Some of the common causes of Charley Horse are inadequate or poor blood flow to the
