Muscle twitching – Physiotherapy

The muscle twitches known to the general public are technically unwanted contractions of the muscles. These can occur regularly or at irregular intervals. Usually individual muscle fibers are affected, but bundles of muscle fibers or even the entire muscle can also be affected. This then leads to uncontrolled movements of the affected body part. In … Muscle twitching – Physiotherapy

All over the body/rest | Muscle twitching – Physiotherapy

All over the body/rest Muscle twitches often occur in individual parts of the body. Typical places are: Occasionally, however, muscle twitches can occur throughout the body. These are particularly noticeable at rest and without movement, as the muscles are not strained. The reasons for the muscle twitches can be different. If there is no other … All over the body/rest | Muscle twitching – Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy/exercises | Muscle twitching – Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy/exercises Physiotherapy can help the affected person to get the muscle twitches under control. Various options can lead to success. Massages can relieve tension and provide the patient with relaxation. Ultrasound, heat or cold therapy can also be considered under certain circumstances. A large part of the treatment time is usually taken up with exercises … Physiotherapy/exercises | Muscle twitching – Physiotherapy

Medication to Fall Asleep: When Counting Sheep does Not Help Anything

There are countless remedies that are supposed to promote better sleep: But which methods actually work? Counting sheep, a glass of beer as a nightcap or watching television to fall asleep – everyone has already tried one or the other time-honored trick to fall asleep better. Often, however, without success. And that’s no wonder, as … Medication to Fall Asleep: When Counting Sheep does Not Help Anything

Zopiclon

Explanation/Definition Zopiclon is a sleep-inducing or in high doses sleep-inducing drug (hypnotic), which is approved in Germany since 1994. Zopiclon improves the quality of sleep by shortening the time it takes to fall asleep, extending the time it takes to sleep through the night and reducing the time it takes to wake up at night. … Zopiclon

Effect | Zopiclon

Effect Zopiclon has an inhibitory effect on the central nervous system. The drug achieves this attenuating effect by activating so-called GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) receptors. GABA is the most important inhibitory messenger (neurotransmitter) of the central nervous system. Zopiclon can bind to these docking sites (receptors) of GABA and reduce or even completely inhibit the excitability … Effect | Zopiclon

Contraindication | Zopiclon

Contraindication On the one hand, Zopiclon should not be taken in case of respiratory disorders or known phases of breathlessness during sleep (sleep apnea), on the other hand in case of liver failure (hepatic insufficiency). Furthermore, Zopiclon should not be prescribed for existing or expired addictions. Also a muscle disease (Myastenia gravis) is a contraindication … Contraindication | Zopiclon