What Causes Involuntary Shoulder Movements During The Night?

Posted on Mon, 14 Nov 2016

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Mon, 14 Nov 2016 Answered on

Mon, 5 Dec 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : when I go to bed at night my shoulder jerks by itself

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (5 hours later)

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T