Bitter polish rid me ofnail biting; a teasing grandmother freed me from nervousknuckle cracking.
This habit isnt unique; my dad, brother, and several friends do it, too.
Why do we subconsciously shake our legs?
And is there anything that can be done to tame the habit?
I first wondered if there were any external factors that impacted my bouncing leg.
(I send my condolences to anyone thats been around me during my vintage tap shoe loafer phase.)
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However, I did find a trend in how I was feeling.
What causes leg bouncing, according to science?
There can be a number of reasons why we end up bouncing our legs without thinking about it.
Getting to the source can be the key to calming the shake.
The increased cortisol levels mean a higher heart rate and a compensatory need to move or let it out.
One way of thinking about it is as a mini HIIT.
Its Amazing How Its All Connected.
Another way to de-stress?
This same effect could account for the increased incidents of leg shaking while working from home.
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Too much caffeine
Another contributing factor could be your soda or coffee intake.
When its something more serious
Not all leg shaking is equal.
If leg shaking is accompanied by discomfort or pain…it is essential to seek health advice.
Should you tame the habit?
Two laughed and said something to the effect of, youve always done it, but we literallyalldo it.
Like were late for something.
In quiet or shared spaces, this repetitive movement can be distracting or annoying to others.
you’re free to also address the nervous emotions that could be a trigger with a professional therapist.
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