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Involuntary body muscle twitches (fasciculations) of the head, feet, legs, arms, hands or fingers.

Muscle Twitching

remedies to stop twitches in the feet, legs, arms, hands and fingers

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What is Muscle Twitching?
What Causes Muscle Twitching?
Help for Muscle Twitching
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What is Muscle Twitching?

Muscle twitches are small involuntary movements involving small areas of muscle or muscle fibers. These twitches often go unnoticed, and when you do feel them, they tend to feel worse and more noticeable than they actually are. Twitches, also known as fasciculations, can occur in the arrms, feet, fingers, hands, head, legs, and other parts of the body. Twitches can also occur in the eye muscles.

Muscle twitches are usually harmless and are more of an irritation than a cause for concern. In most cases they disappear shortly after they appear or when the underlying cause is seen too. In some rare cases, however, muscle twitching can be a sign of a neurological disorder.

What Causes Muscle Twitching?

Causes of muscle twitching include:

Lack of sleep and fatigue
Stress or anxiety
Dehydration
Benign twitches (twitches without known cause often affecting eyelids, calf and thumbs)
Excessive caffeine
Genetics
Side-effects of certain drugs or medication (such as diuretics, corticosteroids, or estrogens)
Withdrawals from certain medications (particularly benzodiazepines)
Lack of certain vitamins and minerals, often a Magnesium deficiency
Benign fasciculation syndrome
Multiple Sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease)
Damage to the nerve that leads to a muscle
Muscular dystrophy
Spinal muscular atrophy
Weak muscles (myopathy)

Help for Muscle Twitching

Natural Remedies

Muscle twitching can be quite a bothersome problem, which may seem difficult to address. Luckily, there are a wide range of herbal and homeopathic ingredients that can help ease muscle twitching and bring you much needed relieve from this troublesome symptom.

Hyoscyamus is an excellent herb to relieve muscle twitching. Its powerful antispasmodic properties make it ideal for soothing nervous irritations and it is often used to treat tics, twitches and Tourette’s syndrome and Parkinson’s disease.

The homeopathic ingredient Zinc met is also highly recommended as it aids in the absorption of minerals such as magnesium, helps to soothe the nervous system, and relieves muscle spasms, twitches and fidgety movements, especially those related to exhaustion and stress. Cina is also excellent for relieving twitching and muscle spasms while Chamomilla is very soothing and can help to relive underlying stress and restlessness.

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How to manage muscle twitching

Cut down on your caffeine by drinking less tea and coffee. Opt for fruit juice and plenty of water instead.
Lean to relax and de-stress. Try deep breathing and muscle relaxation techniques to help you relax after a long day. Yoga and Pilates are also great.
Make exercise an essential part of your daily routine. 30min of moderate exercise can go a long way in reducing stress and encouraging healthy sleep.
Make sure you are eating enough magnesium. Magnesium rich foods include green vegetables such as spinach and broccoli, as well as beans, peas, nuts, and seeds.
Ensure that you are getting enough good quality sleep and try to stick to a good sleep routine. If you suffer from insomnia, then take the necessary steps to resolve it, or help manage it.
If muscle twitching persists, or becomes severe then it is always s good idea to get a professional opinion from your health care provider.