{"id":52666,"date":"2023-02-22T08:44:03","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T21:44:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/?p=52666"},"modified":"2023-02-22T08:44:06","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T21:44:06","slug":"why-do-our-bodies-twitch-when-we-fall-asleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/home\/why-do-our-bodies-twitch-when-we-fall-asleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Our Bodies Twitch When We Fall Asleep?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>It\u2019s not only us!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow us to paint a picture for you: you\u2019re lying in bed and you\u2019re settling in for the night to get some much-needed sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re beginning to drift away to have some sweet, sweet dreams but all of a sudden you\u2019re jerked back into reality and wide awake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Annoying right? So, why do our bodies twitch when we fall asleep?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well, these sleep twitches are known as hypnic jerks and are more common than you think, with some&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/39225-why-people-twitch-falling-asleep.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">research suggesting that 60 to 70 per cent of people experience them<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We don\u2019t exactly know what causes us to twitch when we are sleeping, but the most basic explanation is that hypnic jerks&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/39225-why-people-twitch-falling-asleep.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">are a natural part of the body\u2019s transition from alertness to sleep<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hypnic jerks occur when nerves \u201cmisfire\u201d during the process. While this definitely makes sense, there are a few other theories about what causes us to twitch during our sleep, which we\u2019re going to explore thanks to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stores.domayne.com.au\/domayne-west-gosford-west-gosford\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Domayne Bedding &amp; Tempur<\/a>&nbsp;so they can help you get a better night&#8217;s sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out a few theories as to what causes hypnic jerks here:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Stimulants:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stimulants such as caffeine and nicotine can impact your body\u2019s ability to fall asleep with ease and stay asleep. The chemicals in these products may prevent your brain from reaching deep sleep and, instead, shock it \u2018awake\u2019 from time to time, causing your body to respond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Exercise:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daily physical activity can help us sleep better, but sometimes exercising too close to our bedtime can impact our sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some research suggests we may be more likely to twitch when trying to sleep if we exert ourselves too close to sleep. Our brain and muscles may not be able to slow down fast enough to allow us to rest \u2013 hence why our bodies sometimes twitch when we fall asleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Anxiety &amp; Stress:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We all know what it\u2019s like to lay awake in bed with your mind buzzing thanks to a little thing called&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.novafm.com.au\/episode\/reducing-anxiety-in-kids-returning-to-school-after-isolation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">anxiety<\/a>. Well, it turns out anxiety and stress can impact us even when we do eventually fall asleep.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anxious thoughts keep our brains active, even as our muscles try to relax. It is theorised that hypnic jerks occur when our brain sends out \u2018alert\u2019 signals to our bodies as we drift asleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-acharaporn-kamornboonyarush-1028741-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Lack of a regular sleeping pattern or trouble sleeping, including chronic insomnia or even just a bad night\u2019s sleep after tossing and turning can increase your risk of hypnic jerks. Plus, they may also increase other unwanted side effects such as poor focus and grumpy moods!\" class=\"wp-image-52718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-acharaporn-kamornboonyarush-1028741-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-acharaporn-kamornboonyarush-1028741-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-acharaporn-kamornboonyarush-1028741-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-acharaporn-kamornboonyarush-1028741-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-acharaporn-kamornboonyarush-1028741-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-acharaporn-kamornboonyarush-1028741-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-acharaporn-kamornboonyarush-1028741-48x32.jpg 48w, https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-acharaporn-kamornboonyarush-1028741-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-acharaporn-kamornboonyarush-1028741.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The amount of sleep you&#8217;re getting could be causing hypnic jerks (Image: Acharaporn Kamornboonyarush)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Sleep Deprivation:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lack of a regular sleeping pattern or trouble sleeping, including chronic insomnia or even just a bad night\u2019s sleep after tossing and turning can increase your risk of hypnic jerks. Plus, they may also increase other unwanted side effects such as poor focus and grumpy moods!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Evolution:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Research from the University of Colorado suggests the reason we twitch when falling asleep may be linked to our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.novafm.com.au\/episode\/the-evolution-of-language-dr-ronald-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">evolutionary<\/a>&nbsp;ancestors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the research, the hypnagogic jerk was a way of helping primates readjust their sleeping positions before dozing off so they didn\u2019t fall out of a tree or get hurt during their slumber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pretty cool, don\u2019t you think?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In general, hypnic jerks are nothing to be concerned about. However, if they happen so frequently that your quality of sleep is impacted, it\u2019s best to contact a medical professional.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, your GP can\u2019t tell you how to deal with your partner twitching you awake either. You\u2019re alone on that one, friends.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This article was brought to you by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stores.domayne.com.au\/domayne-west-gosford-west-gosford\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Domayne Bedding &amp; Tempur<\/a>, get up to 65% off Tempur mattresses at Domayne Bedding, West Gosford.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Listen via the Star 104.5 Player, download it now via the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/au\/app\/star-104-5-central-coast\/id1068731232\"><em>App Store<\/em><\/a><em> or <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=au.com.star1045\"><em>Google Play<\/em><\/a><em> and take Star 104.5 wherever you go.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Images:\u00a0Pexels \/ Ketut Subiyanto \/ Acharaporn Kamornboonyarush<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>By Bek Lougher &amp; Krishinda Merhi<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SEE MORE:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/home\/here-are-all-the-locations-featured-in-the-toni-collettes-pieces-of-her-filmed-on-the-central-coast\/\">Here Are All The Local Locations Featured In The Toni Collette Drama Filmed On The Central Coast<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s not only us! Allow us to paint a picture for you: you\u2019re lying in bed and you\u2019re settling in for the night to get some much-needed sleep. You\u2019re beginning to drift away to have some sweet, sweet dreams but all of a sudden you\u2019re jerked back into reality and wide awake. Annoying right? 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