Treatment | Shoulder shrug

Treatment

Therapy and treatment depend on the cause of the shoulder twitch. Relaxation techniques and the learning of stress management techniques are helpful in stress situations. If there is severe psychological stress, psychotherapy is advisable.

If there is a magnesium deficiency, the symptoms are alleviated by taking additional magnesium and a balanced diet. Magnesium can also be taken for muscle twitching caused by other causes. However, this should be discussed with the doctor.

In addition, stimulating substances such as caffeine, drugs and alcohol should be avoided, regardless of the cause. If there is an underlying disease, a therapy of the underlying disease is carried out. In Parkisnon’s disease the drug L-Dopa helps to relieve the symptoms.

Neuroleptics work against the symptoms of Tourette’s syndrome. Unfortunately, the therapy options for ALS are very limited. The only drug that has a positive effect on the course of the disease is riluzole.

In addition, physiotherapy and occupational therapy are used to improve the quality of life. Muscle twitches are typical for a magnesium deficiency. Classically, these occur in the calves.

In the case of a severe deficiency, severe cramps can occur in which the muscles no longer relax by themselves. Usually, the muscle cramps occur at night or during sports when the muscles are under excessive strain. The complaints can be alleviated by taking additional magnesium in the form of tablets or powder. Even if there is another cause for the muscle twitching, an additional magnesium intake can be helpful. However, this should then be discussed with the doctor.

Can shoulder twitches be prevented?

The muscle twitching cannot be influenced deliberately. In some cases, the muscle twitching can be stopped by a voluntary contraction of the muscles. However, it is better to concentrate on preventing the muscle twitching. Learning relaxation techniques such as yoga or autogenic training can be helpful.Regardless of the actual cause of the shoulder twitching, stimulating substances should be avoided. If there is an underlying disease, it should always be treated by a physician to alleviate the symptoms.