Muscle cramps or spasms, which some whimsically call charley horse are reflex or involuntary muscle contractions that are usually very painful but not dangerous. If this pain is so severe and endures for a certain amount of time, you should be examined by a doctor. Based on their research, the NIH or National Institutes of Health notes that muscle spasms can be experienced by anyone at some time. Various parts of the body are likely … Continue reading