A doctor has revealed why we sometimes experience sudden, involuntary jerks or 'glitches' as we fall asleep, and how to prevent them from happening. Dr Joe Whittington revealed how to reduce your risk of suffering 'hypnagogic jerks'.
Dr Joe Whittington revealed how to reduce your risk of suffering 'hypnic jerks'. These 'glitches' are involuntary muscle contractions as we fall asleepA doctor has revealed why we sometimes experience sudden, involuntary jerks or 'glitches' as we fall asleep, and how to prevent them from happening.
He began by watching someone's TikTok video acting out her and her partner napping together when all of a sudden he shudders in his sleep. The medical man's first piece of advice was to reduce caffeine intake and use of other stimulants such as nicotine READ MORE: I'm a doctor - these are my five tips to get a better night's sleep Advertisement Dr Joe's second recommendation to his 1.7 million followers was to not do physical activities before going to bed.
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