Why You Get Muscle Twitches and How To Get Rid Of Them!
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- Опубликовано: 1 июл 2024
- In this video, Dr. Barker explains what those annoying muscle twitches are, why you get them, and how you can get rid of them! www.naturalathleteclinic.com/
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The main causes of muscle twitches:
1. Caffeine
2. Alcohol
3. Dehydration
4. Lack of sleep/eye strain
5. Stress
Top drug causes:
1. Oral estrogens
2. Oral corticosteroids (prednisone, etc)
Nutritional Imbalances that Cause Muscle Twitches:
1. Vitamin D
2. Calcium
3. Vitamin B6
4. Vitamin B12
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Disclaimer:
Dr. Jason Barker received his Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2001. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. He is registered in Colorado where he maintains an active clinical practice.
This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Jason Barker and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from your personal physician. This video does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Barker and you. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Barker nor The Natural Athlete’s Clinic takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading, viewing or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians and obtain a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.
Thank you for watching!
Great helpful video man!
lack of sleep is funny because these things are keeping me awake
3 months later, how is it going?
I feel the same. I get random jolts/twitches in my legs/arms/fingers ESPECIALLy at night, its pretty minor but it's there and really keep me awake, I googled it and they start saying horrific things..which I think is adding to my anxiety and just worsening it even more. I did have a horrible sleeping schedule for past 3 months cause quarintine so I'm trying to fix it now (hoping it's reason i am getting these)
How do they feel now?
@@kylesdraftvideos you still have them??
@GWYNETH JOHNSON are Yours gone???
If someone has twitches due to stress and anxiety then don't freak just ignore them. Tell your brain it's harmless again and again, breathe in and breathe out, move your body and engage yourself in some activity. I know it's easier said than done but these are the things that helped me. Hope it helps someone 🙏🙏
Me!!!
I BEEN HAVING MUSCLE TWITCHES FOR 1 MONTH NOW AND GETS MY ANXIETY WORSE 😭 THIS VIDEO IS REALLY GOOD !
Thnaku
@@AnaPerez-qh5kr how’s it going now ?
@@AnaPerez-qh5kr i have them for 8 years now... you'll get used to it
oh yeah...i realized im being dehydrated and lacking sleep...i will address these two first...thank god i found this video
THANK YOU SO MUCH ARE YOU OKAYYY?
How is it now?
How's it now?
My twitching only happens when I'm at rest. I never feel them when I'm moving. Anyone else?
ME 100%, when I am standing I don't even feel it, when I am sitting I feel it very faintly, but when I am trying to lay down it's most present. Are they just like minor minor jolts in your legs/arms?
Very common. Rare to have them happen when the entire muscle is working.
@@michaelz1330 no they are painless and pretty minor. My body doesn't jerk or anything. It's just so annoying!
Me too only at night so much annoying
Me to when I’m chilling
Main cause of Twiching
1) Excessive mastrubation causes muscle twitching
2) not sleeping well.
3) sitting one place more time.
4) not going to the sun 🌞.
5) using more mobile & Computer.
6) not taking good diet .
7) negative thoughts in mind .
Love how he keeps smiling throughout the video
Thank you for your generosity towards health and wellness for huminity
I'll legit just be sitting and then my whole body just twitches. Everyone's like "Oh are you shivering? Are you cold?" And I'm like, no idk what that was
Hmmm...maybe try some of what we suggest in the video and see if it helps.
I got but i am feel good Now because off if you need more information about that i can tell you
@melody you “legit” need to go see a doctor if it’s that bad
How do they feel now?
that happens to me cuz of my anxiety lol
So straightforward, thanks doc.
Great video, with some information that I was not aware of. Thanks.
Thank you so much, this explains so much! 😁
Thank you for this video!! 🙏🏻
This is so incredibly informative. Thank you so much for this video!!
watching this at 2:46 am after my buttcheek just twitched lol 😸 .
Dude no way it’s 1:41 am for me and my buttcheek is also twitching hahahaha
I thought I was the only one who's but twitches 💀
@@something2105 bro same with me at 2:47 am
hahahahahahah!
My right butt cheek keeps twitching and I can’t sleep because of iy
Thanks so much for the information!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Great helpful video
I'm dehydrated now I'm ok thank you 😊
Thank you, Dr. This video set clarity over the fact that mostly the time fasciculations are not maligning, and there are causes fully identified. I use to drink coffee for years in huge quantities, and some alcohol, so now I know what is happening to me. very grateful.
Yes many reasons for them these are just a few!
Thanks for the advice.
Thank you so much for clarification.
Thank you so much for making this video and being so informative. I am a severe hypochondriac, and of course, my mind always jumps to the absolute worst possible case scenarios. Watching this has really helped me calm down a bit and with that, has helped some of my physical anxiety symptoms. I appreciate this video so much !
same man same
Do u still have them?
So scared of ALS and Parkinson’s. My parents died of these in the same year
Absolutely the same
Very helpful ,thanks alot
So glad he didn't say smoking. Going to cut back on my caffeine and have a smoke.
Thank you so much you helped me a lot 🤝
This is so helpful
Thank you very much it really helped my friend
Thank you so much for the advice
Great video, thank you so much...👍🏼👍🏼
Glad you liked it!
Bruh I’m tryna sleep and stupid twitching is keeping me up
That's the worst! I hope you get some relief!
Give yourself a massage sweetie
Thanks man, I realized I hit all 4 factors (caffeine, alcohol, lack of sleep, dehydration) all in one day. That's probably what caused it. I was really scared but thanks for setting my mind at ease for now. Fingers crossed this resolves itself soon! It sure is annoying though, LOL!
Thanks again for the video have a good day
1:30 Makes so much sense now. Thanks for this quick and informational video!
Thank you, glad it was helpful!
From people who is afraid of having an Als remeber this. Muscle twitching isnt the first sign of als The twitching is just gonna happen when your muscle is dead and you cant move it anymore
Ah okay. That makes me happy that I’m okay as my twitches is from training hard at the gym lifting heavy.
I’m a hypochondriac and saw that on google after searching why my right leg kept twitching and I panicked a bit lol so thanks for this
No it's not. Twitches happen when the muscle has contracted. Your muscles are still alive but are being affected slowly. Stretching can help.
@@DedricSilvaI get mine after training too. They seem to go away when I quit lifting for a while. I lifted heavy leg day today and here they are, all over randomly. Are you still having g yours?
My left arm bicep just started twitching from no where. But it’s def the sleep and lack of water. Yk summer time= no sleep lol
So to much coffee lack of sleep stress and dehydration are the problem heard. Thanks!
Thank u so much sir🙏🙏🙏
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO. I THINK IM DEALING WITH NEUROPATHY AND THE TWITCHING IS ALOT I DEAL WITH THEY ARE VERY PAINFUL I GET THEM ALL OVER MY BODY. I WILL TRY THE VITAMINE B6 & B12 PLUSS EAT MORE CACIUM IN THE PLANT'S. THANK YOU OH AND I HATE DRINKING WATER SO THAT IS WHY IM TWITCHING TOO🤦🙃❤❤❤
thanks, good video
Yh this was very helpful thanks I’ve realised I have a lot of coffee so I’ve stopped having so much , My leg was twitching so much
Has it stopped twitching now?
Hi doc, I would really use ur help, don't know what's wrong with me, am 31.
Thank you so much!!! Very helpful! I do not have a lot of caffeine. For example this morning I had 2 cups of coffee and my shoulder started to twitch. I do not have fatigue, I just like coffee in the morning. I want to try and cut coffee out for 2 weeks and see what happens. I'll do 1 cup instead of 2 for a week, then cut down. THANK YOU! SUBBED
Good plan, let us know how it works!
Thank you 😊
Thanks!
I have an enormous twitch only in my index finger of the right hand. Incidentally, it's the one I use the most--from bass playing to typing and browsing with my computer mouse. Also, I've been really stressed lately and have had sleep deprivation. I'm glad to know that these are the causes, though, haha I was worried it might've been an underlying disease or something bad like that.
Hope our suggestions help but yea sounds like that hand/finger is overworked for sure!
my right thumb has been twitching every 20 minutes for the last 3 hours and this has never happened before.
It’s probably my lack of sleep and stress. I don’t drink soda or tea or coffee. Caffeine makes my tummy hurt. I don’t drink alcohol. I only drink water and the occasional cold pressed juice
Did yours go away. Just started to happen to me and of course I panicked about it
I started to get them after I drunk a energy drink how long do the side effects lasr
I've been having muscle twitches in my face for over a year now and im so sick of it :(
Do you still have them?
Thanks for the info. Can your suggestions work with a 13 y/o?
Thank you
Great video.
Thanks!
B12 totally got rid of muscle twitches completely
I'm feet and legs started to twitch after about 3 hours after getting the covid vaccine, my doctor says it's brought on anxiety but I'm going out of my mind with worry wondering if the twitches are going to spread up into my body and get worse to the point where I'm constantly twitching all over any help would much be appreciated.
Hello, ive had a twitch in my left knee on the left side of it for now 3 days now. No other symptoms or anything else, it doesnt hurt or anything. Do I need to worry, im hoping it will just eventually go away because it is hard to sleep with it just from it being annoying and it causes alittle anxiety.
My muscle twitches will only happen when im in an online video game and stressed, i will try taking vitamin B and D pills
Had twitches on my right leg. Searched it up on google and immediately panicked lol
Motor neuron disease, als, parkinsons right? Lmao...shit also scared the shit outta me...haha dont ever google about diseases...you probably have anxiety and vitamin d deficiency
Been getting in on my right knee mostly especially when I’m laying down I get them otter parts of the body but not as much as my right knee
How are you doing now?
Bro im 14 turning 15 this month and legit got bicep twitching today and literally the first thing u mention is caffeine like bruh I just started using it as a gym pre workout so I could spike the energy up to hit those gains, it does help me but I guess I'll try to lower it by only using it when going to the gym instead of drinking it on rest days or in the evening, thx for this vid
I’m getting twitches in my left eye left hand and left foot I’ve had a lot of stress this past year and my eye twitch was the first thing to start
Are u ok ?
I've cut caffeine to less than half, drinking more water than ever lol. Also, put electrolyte powder with trace minerals with Redmond sea salt in the water. Take 5000IU vitamin D w/vitamin k and magnesium. Still twitching. I do need B vitamins tho
Ive got a twitch kinda thing like a nerve constantly pulsating right under my lower back on my butt cheek. Its been going on for 2 days now and goes away sometimes but then comes back. I get good sleep and dont have caffeine but I am getting over bronchitis and took amoxycillin for that a couple weeks ago idk if that could of caused it, but I cant think of anything else but my anxiety or stress. It only happens when Im laying down really but goes away if I stand up or do something. What could it be!?
Try stretching the area and hydrate with some electrolytes and it should go away...
Got a twitch on the side of my left arm that twitches pretty much when go to bed(worst time ever) takes me ages to get to sleep. It probably due to caffeine, sleep deprived nor getting enough excersie..
It's a combination of the things u said. Use it more often start being hard on that arm and it will improve. ONLY when hydrated. Dehydration is key to all these cramps and twitches.
It's only a week since I notice that my lip is moving a little involuntary and search about it then found this video I have a potassium deficiency history do u think it's one of the reason?
does lack of magnesium play a role here? will magnesium supplements or magnesium rich foods help calm down muscle twitches?
Yes for sure, I didn't talk about mag in this video because I wanted to cover some lesser-known causes.
I’m only 17 and I have this in the arch’s of my foot now it’s in my leg I had spasms before in my arm but they are gone now
Good info. Surprised you didn’t mention magnesium. This is a main source for muscle function. I tried ionic magnesium this helped me tremendously.
Yes good point, I didn't mention magnesium as it isn't as helpful for fasiculations (twitches) as it is for cramping and spasms - but if extra magnesium worked for you that is good to hear!
Exactly
Through trial and error, I learned that coffee, even decaffeinated coffee, was the cause of the twitches in my lower legs, and the painful nighttime spasms that went with them.
Tysmmm
great.. i just drank a cup of coffee. Thanks for the info!
Thanks 😊 know I know
I have had twitching in my legs most of the time, occasionally in upper body arms back and stomach. I am an avid gym goer, but I always stretch and roll out, hydrate well and have a proper diet. Should it have gone away within a week? Do I have ALS? I’m 17 btw
need to up your electrolytes
Now i found out! Its the caffeine reason and i though it really bad spirits flicking me lol. I am coffee lover and i know now the reason why my my all nerves is flicking...
Caffeine - No, I don't drink coffee.
Alcohol - No, I don't drink alcohol.
Dehydration - Probably not, I drink a lot of water.
Lack of sleep - Very well could be.
Stress - I am living in a constantly stressful environment so maybe.
Its only my arm twitching its been like this for a while im used to it but my parents are not with this so im confused about how to fix this
Can someone please tell me what has helped them 🥺 my twitch is right side of head and my nose
Twitching just started for me like 2 days ago , I started doing a lot of exercise to get the muscle nerve pumping but idk if it’ll work , will definitely cut on coffee & get more sleep 😭
Sounds like a good plan...
I've been having muscle twitches for the past 3-4 weeks. However, I take daily vitamins everyday, do not drink caffeine, get about 8 hours a sleep a day, do not drink alcohol, and I am not stressed, nor taking any medications that are listed in this video. What do you think can be causing these muscle twitches?
Sorry hard for us to say without knowing a complete medical history - have you checked in with your doctor?
SOFIA....
Same i dont drink at all and i take vitamins but im still twiching
Same i dont drink at all and i take vitamins but im still twiching
Sofia you still have twiching?
In my 20s I would drink tons of caffein and alcohol and do drugs and stay up all night and get dehydrated and take on lots of stress and I never had a single muscle twitch or uncomfortable muscle symptom. Then at age 30 I got some kind of neuropathy and suddenly have the twitches all the time after completely getting rid of all those other factors.
Yikes sorry to hear!
My hand has been twitching none stop since 1 month ago, but now it stops for a couple mins then comes back 24/7, no weakness yet but it just wont stop twitching, i do game alot and text alot
I have these muscle spasms all over my body. Its better to stay active instead of staying in one place.
Does drawing to much make you twitch because my hand have been twitching alot because I've been to much but now thanks because of you it's now calm down a little bit
Maybe. Lots of individual factors can be at play for muscle twitches.
i couldnt sleep at all! My legs keep twitching and i cant sleep as easily. I only slept about an hour last night. I also have been experiencing a lot of stress what should i do...? I have also been eating quite a bit of chocolate lately...
Might be restless legs syndrome. Work on your stress with a stress management program and try some of what we suggest in the video.
Probably stress for me right now 😭
This month I havent got enough sleep I sleep around 5hrs average sometime 2hours because insomnia sometimes I even stayed all night
Used to have this on the side of my foot so bad my toe would move. Then my eye would twitch and most recently my index finger. It’s one of those three options. Don’t drink a lot of caffeine, sleep fairly well. The finger is most recent, any idea why they would move to one body part over the other?
Sounds like an overall issue with your electrolytes.
Hello. You mentioned in your video that oral estrogens can cause muscle twitches, but I can't find any support for that (I also saw the same thing in a healthline article as well so you are not the only one). All I know is that after three weeks for taking the oral estrogen, I started getting a sporadic muscle twitch in my thumb. I have no other symptoms so believe this is the cause. Any thoughts or any other information on this? Thank you!
There are many sources that link oral estrogens and muscle twitches. That being said, twitching in the thumb is very common. I'd suggest waiting a bit and seeing if the twitching resolves...if not, then you can possibly associate it with the estrogen since that's the only thing that's changed for you.
@@naturalathleteclinic Thank you so much! It's been over two weeks now of intermittent muscle twitching to the lower part of the thumb, mainly at night, so I think I will look into the estrogen piece. Also, thank you for the great video! I need to find a clinic like yours here in Texas!
I have been twitching for years .
Now I am completely seized. Mostly in the spines.
Can this happen with women who are struggling with Infertility too? I just started Femara and have had to sometimes take Progesterone as well.
Can happen to anyone, really. Might check with your doc if those infertility meds are contributing...
Idk if this is normal but out of curiosity whenever I’m confused or rushing my school work my arm moves like shakes which I can’t control and while it happens my mind goes blank and I feel dizzy, if anyone knows why this happens plz let me know thx
How do u know if ur twitches are related
To harmful things or not? I had EKG (or whatever it’s called) like 6 months ago and neg but scared to go back since twitches got worse :///
An EKG won't tell you why you're having twitches. If they're persisting then go back to your doctor - better to take action than continually worrying.
Magnesium and potassium!!
My tricep has been twitching for an hour so I decided to look for an answer and came across this video, within the first few seconds “you’re drinking to much caffeine “ I literally drank a very strong coffee an hour before it started so yeah it’s accurate
I have th3 same problem but its still there everytime i dont focus my tricep twitches and when i focus it doesnt twitch
Im literally all hopped up on caffeine with my muscles twitching watching this video
Lack of sleep one part of my body twitches for hours or 1-2 days straight it is so annoying. Every part of my body have twitch it grosses me out. My tongue, eye, butt, lips, thigh legged hand arm, back, face cheek, I mean everywhere back to back sometimes. I want it to stop!! It’s so frustrating!
I've only started getting these twitches recently and they came out of nowhere. I felt I had a magnesium deficiency because I was also cramping up and getting headaches. The headaches were short lived though and my cramps are all but gone now but I'm still twitching here and there so I have a question doc. I know I don't get enough sleep so i'll be trying to change my sleeping pattern but are Vitamin D gummies good for this as well or would your prefer the pill or is there not really a difference? Also how long do you think it would take for twitches to subside when following your suggestions, I'm guessing weeks to months?
A vitamin D capsule it probably going to be higher quality than a gummy. And tough to say, it seems in most people I've seen twitches can last for a few weeks. If they don't subside then speak with your doctor.
@@naturalathleteclinic Thank you, I just bought a capsule of B-Complex and D last night I'm guessing they can be taken at the same time too right?
Yes, but take with some food.
@@naturalathleteclinic Will do, I take them 45 minutes apart from each other. I'll follow up with you in about a month or so to let you know how things are going Doc, thanks.
You bet. It's ok to take them together, they should just go down with a meal. And maybe take them in the AM, B-vitamins can sometimes interfere with sleep.
With kaffine as a faktor would the movements be okkuring before or after konsumtion of kaffine or both, bexause for me they’re pretty konstant
Caffeine can stick around in your system for several hours...some say up to 5 hours. But in general, caffeine consumption is going to cause twitches if you're susceptible in that way.
How do I stop the twitches in my head . My head shakes ? Please help
lack of sleep tf these things WONT let me sleep
All my muscles in my body took turns of being sore. One day my calf’s, next thighs, next upper buttocks, arms. Now my muscles twitch throughout the day. I of course Googled my symptoms and diagnosed myself with MS/ALS/Lyme Disease as they all correlate. I was already dealing with a lot of stress and anxiety and this really put me over the edge. I am now taking anxiety medication. It’s been awful.
Have you consulted with your doctor yet?
@@naturalathleteclinic Yes, getting blood work done next week and go from there
Drink lots of water and oray
How are you?
Any update? I have the same muscle pain and symptoms. No answers.
Mine is a bit different because, I used a gel called zindaclin on my face and ever since, I get extreme twitches and it's not normal body jerks/twitches sometimes it's uncontrollable more like mild tics..? It's been like this for months.
You should speak with your doctor about this.
I have had right rear deltoid twitching. It started last week. Then i didn't feel for a few days, but I woke up this morning, still in bed, it twitched again, quite fast it is. Ive started to worry a little. I do use my right arm to hold the mouse and I use the computer daily. I am also right handed. Maybe fatigue?
Sounds like a basic fasiculation that we're talking about in this video!
@@naturalathleteclinic thanks. I hope so, but it could possibly be ALS / Motor Neurone disease?