{"id":1535,"date":"2016-08-10T23:58:10","date_gmt":"2016-08-10T23:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stopsmokinghypnosisbayarea.com\/?p=1535"},"modified":"2021-10-14T11:39:32","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T11:39:32","slug":"why-am-i-experiencing-muscle-twitching-after-quitting-smoking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/josephgiove.com\/qso\/why-am-i-experiencing-muscle-twitching-after-quitting-smoking\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Am I Experiencing Muscle Twitching After Quitting Smoking?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When a person quits smoking, their body goes through many difficult changes because it is trying to rid itself of the poisons from smoking. These are called nicotine withdrawals. Withdrawals present themselves in a variety of ways and can vary in terms of severity.<\/p>\n

Smoking cigarettes is very damaging to the health of the smoker for many reasons. Some of the dangerous side effects of smoking range from cancer and diabetes, to yellowing of the fingers and other physical symptoms. Quitting smoking will greatly improve the quality of your life as well as increase longevity.<\/p>\n

When you quit smoking<\/a> there are always side effects, but they are much less severe than what lays in store health-wise should you continue to smoke. One of the less severe withdrawal symptoms sometimes experienced is twitching or spasms of the muscles. While this is an irritating condition, it is temporary. This article will discuss muscle spasms, withdrawal symptoms, the ways to make the spasms subside and how Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy can help alleviate these symptoms.<\/p>\n

What Are Muscle Spasms?<\/h2>\n

Muscle spasms can occur in many parts of the body. These spasms are caused by dehydration, overuse, and decreased electrolytes. They are usually abrupt and painful, but generally short-lived. Muscles spasms generally occur when they are over-used or tired, over-stretched, or have been inactive for a long period of time. The muscles run out of fluids that keep them loose and become hyperexcitable, which then forces a contraction of the muscle. Muscle spasms can also occur with the narrowing of the arteries, making it hard for the heart to get blood to all the areas of the body. This is common in smokers because nicotine slows blood flow by restricting the blood vessels in the body. This also means that the vessels are not receiving enough oxygen.<\/p>\n

Muscle twitching is different than a muscle spasm in that it is the uncontrolled movement of a small segment of a larger muscle and can be seen under the skin. Many people who have just quit smoking<\/a> will experience muscle twitching or spasms because their body is trying to rid itself of all the toxins that come from smoking. As the heart grows stronger and can process blood to all the areas of the body more efficiently, the spasms and twitching should go away. If the twitching persists after a month or so, you should check with your doctor to see if there is more permanent damage.<\/p>\n

Withdrawal Symptoms<\/h2>\n

Along with muscle twitching and spasms there are some other withdrawal symptoms that you could experience. These can vary in intensity and should only last a few weeks. Some of these symptoms include:<\/p>\n