drkfaery started this discussion ·
Hi everyone. My arm has been having muscle spasms for the past week now. It's happening to my right arm directly above where my elbow bends. I have no pain and haven't been doing anything out of the norm as far as exercise and poling. Any advice on how to relieve this twitching would be very much appreciated. Thank you!!
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azzwoo ·
as in a proper spasm where the whole muscle contracts and you have to try to release it, or small rhythmical twitches?
drkfaery ·
They are small rythmical twitches. Even when I sleep. Getting annoying!
azzwoo ·
if they aren't painful they are probably just muscle fasciculations. They are usually harmless unless you have a neurological problem, which is very unlikely. To be honest I know what they are, but not what the cause is.... so the internet is telling me they can be to do with a decrease in magnesium due to over exertion, certain medications, and stress and anxiety. I've also heard that they can be caused by dehydration from my colleagues. Its probably just that you are working the muscle too hard, muscles can naturally cramp if placed under too much stress so make sure you stretch and take some time to rest. Hope this helps! 🙂
drkfaery ·
Thanks so much azzwoo! Think I just did too much. Did some self massage and rested it a bit seemed to have stopped the twitching for now. I may ask my doctor about the magnesium though. Thanks again! 😀
amcut ·
Oddly enough, my family and I have been having muscle spasms since beginning to eat clean- apparently we don't consume enough citrus on our own- (and prior to eating clean got it from diet soft drinks, lol). Anyhow, after a lot of spasms we figured it out and now eat a little more citrus-fruit. Anyhow. I'd definitely take a peek at your diet- all types of random vitamins and minerals seem to cause muscle spasms when you don't get enough. 🙂
drkfaery ·
Thanks for the reply Amcut!! I did talk to my doctor about this and everything seems to test normal for me. The twitching has now been replaced by intense shoulder pain. Guess it was my body telling me an injury was coming. Feeling so frustrated because as soon as a I try to step up my strength training my shoulder seems to act up keeping me from moving forward in my poling. Anyone have advice on how to heal quickly or at least help with the pain? 🙁