Some of us experience ‘sudden jerks’ ……these can be linked to Myoclonus..
Myoclonus is a neurological clinical sign marked by sudden, quick, and involuntary muscle contractions or jerks.
These contractions can happen in one muscle group or in several muscle groups at the same time.
Myoclonus can be a single incidence or occur in a repetitive pattern. The intensity and frequency of myoclonus may vary widely, ranging from mild and barely noticeable to severe and disruptive.
The underlying mechanism of myoclonus involves the rapid contraction and relaxation of muscles, often resulting from the sudden discharge of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.