• Eating salt or any food that has salt to increase your level of sodium in the body
• Eating bananas to increase the level of potassium in the body
• Eating some spinach or broccoli to increase the level of magnesium in the body
• Eating yoghurt or drink milk to increase the calcium level of the body
• Applying magnesium oil topically on the area that frequently experiences having cramps. Magnesium oil is not easy to find in local stores within your area and is much easier to purchase on-line.
• Consuming pickle juice or dill relish is said to provide immediate relief for charlie horses or leg cramps
• Instant relief is also obtained by using camphor water in coconut oil and to be applied topically on the area that is frequently experiencing cramps.
• Pulling the toes upward toward the knees as soon as the cramp happens.
• Holding some pennies for a few minutes is said to provide instant relief from muscle cramps
• More of as a preventive measure, take two teaspoons of honey everyday before or after meals.

The exact amount of dosage of these natural remedies, however, are difficult to determine especially the level of its effectiveness relative to the amount of the substances that are being used or taken. This is one of the disadvantages of using herbal or home-made remedies. When these treatments are already exhausted and the painful condition such as muscle cramps still persist, it is better to immediately take prescription medication such as Soma to relax the muscles. Soma is among the most prescribed muscle relaxant medications that provide fast and efficient relief to certain health conditions.