14 May How To Cope With Tremor?
Tremor is an involuntary rhythmic muscle movement of the hands, jaws, face, and other parts of the body. The major amount of tremor is seen to affect the hands, after which it may spread to the jaws, head, face, voice, legs, and trunk. Although tremor is not life-threatening, but it can be embarrassing in public, and may make you feel helpless as you are unable to perform simple everyday tasks like holding your cup of tea, tying up your shoelaces, buttoning up your shirt, etc.
When you suffer from tremor, you should always opt for visiting a specialized movement disorders specialist, rather than a general doctor or neurologist. This is because such professionals are experts in treating special movement disorders, which neurologists may not expertise in. Dr. Shivam Mittal is one such recognized professional who offers the most effective tremor treatment in UAE, after having years of education and experience in the top clinics of USA.
When you approach a specialist, you will be given medications, therapies, and exercise schedules, and in the worst case scenarios, you will have to undergo a surgery. But, along with all of this, it is very important that you know how you can cope up with such a disorder to make your life better. Treating tremor is your doctor’s responsibility, but managing tremor is yours. Incorporate the below mentioned helpful tips into your life and see how you can live a better lifestyle, in spite of suffering from tremor.
Eliminate negativity and stress
First of all, you need to eliminate all sorts of negativity, anxiety, and stress from your life, because these are the things that only worsen a tremor. Undergo therapies to relax and reduce stress. Exercising can boost energy levels and reduce fatigue.
Stay relaxed
Keep yourself relaxed as much as possible. You can do this through massage therapies, listening to music, mental imagination, loosening up your body, and positive thinking.
Change your eating habits
Avoid all kinds of caffeine, coffee, recreational drugs, alcohol, and chocolates as these only worsen tremor. Also, you must consult a professional nutritionist to help you change your diet plan to improve your health.
Make simple modifications in your everyday tasks
To better your everyday tasks, you can make simple changes like using mugs with lids and straws, using tape recorder to record rather than writing notes, using large handled utensils, using online banking instead of signing checks, etc.
Practice breathing patterns
Practice breathing patterns like rhythmic breathing, deep breathing, and visualized breathing to better control over your body.
In case of hand tremors…
In case of hand tremors, wear a little weight on your hand like a heavy watch or bracelet, or always hold something in your hand. This will reduce shaking and restore more control to your hands. You must also practice to keep your elbows close to your body while performing tasks.
Other activities
Other activities like ball throwing, ball bouncing, gripping, juggling, and pen twirling can also help to calm or reduce tremor.
