“A theory for why this even occurs at all is our brains get confused when our muscles relax,” Dr. Kunal Sood said.
“This is a common occurrence, and it’s been estimated that 70% of the population may experience it in some form or another,” the clinic noted.It occurs during a shift in sleep phases.
“This stage of sleep is light enough that your brain may misinterpret it as wakefulness — but it also recognizes that your muscles aren’t moving. This leads your brain to send a message to your muscles as a check-in of sorts, to wake them up or keep them active or reactive as a means of protection.”Getty Images/iStockphoto
Neurotransmitters bind to a receptor on the target cell. Problems with these receptors, like abnormalities or deficiencies, may contribute to myoclonus.
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