What are Nervous Tics?
Nervous tics typically develop in children, and while many of them are transient and disappear after a few weeks or months, sometimes nervous tics can become a life-long problem that affects adults. Nervous tics are repeated involuntary contractions of one or more muscles and while many parts of the body can be affected, tics occur most commonly in the muscles of the face, arms and shoulders.
Common nervous tics include excessive blinking, grimaces of the face, and uncontrollable jerking movements of the arms, legs, or other areas. These involuntary jerks generally occur in sudden bouts, and are almost always an unwelcome experience.
Unlike voluntary muscle jerking, nervous tics are very difficult to control, and while some people manage to suppress them for a short time, it usually takes a lot of concentration and can very a very exhausting exercise. In fact, suppressing tics can be described as trying to suppress a sneeze that really wants to come out, and once released; most people feel a sense of relief afterwards.
What Causes Nervous Tics?
The cause of nervous tics is not fully understood, however, there are a number of factors that seem to play a role, including genetics, diet deficiencies (particularly magnesium), anxiety, and certain medications. Other factors such as stress, fatigue, illness, and excitement or over-stimulation can make nervous body movements worse.
Help for Nervous Tics
Natural Remedies
Nervous tics can be very difficult to manage and while there are a few prescription medications for the condition, most come with unwanted side-effects that may even be worse than the tics themselves! Much evidence has shown that natural ingredients can help relieve nervous tics without unwanted side-effects.
One such ingredient is Hyoscyamus which is an excellent herb often used to relieve muscle twitching and nervous tics. 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 tics and muscle spasms while Chamomilla is very soothing and can help to relive underlying stress and restlessness.
