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What Causes Involuntary Shoulder Movements During The Night?
Question: when I go to bed at night my shoulder jerks by itself
Brief Answer:
Lifestyle modification
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query.
These jerks are usually involuntary movements that can occur normally in sleep as part of a dream or nightmare. Nothing to worry about.
Take a rich carbohydrate meal at night and avoid much protein at night. Take bananas, yoghurt, rice etc. Avoid chicken, meat and soya at night. Drink 2 litres of water daily.
Avoid caffeine in any form after 6:00PM and no energy drinks as well. Perform Yoga for stress relief. Avoid any noticeable stressor.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Lifestyle modification
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query.
These jerks are usually involuntary movements that can occur normally in sleep as part of a dream or nightmare. Nothing to worry about.
Take a rich carbohydrate meal at night and avoid much protein at night. Take bananas, yoghurt, rice etc. Avoid chicken, meat and soya at night. Drink 2 litres of water daily.
Avoid caffeine in any form after 6:00PM and no energy drinks as well. Perform Yoga for stress relief. Avoid any noticeable stressor.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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