Tag: Anxiety and stress

Comprising 27 bones, 34 muscles, and over 100 ligaments and tendons, the human hand is an intricate and delicate structure highly susceptible to stiffness and tension. This constant sensation of needing to stretch your hands can be a direct signal from this complex system that something is amiss, from simple overuse to more serious underlying conditions.

While yawning is a universal and evolutionary conserved behavior observed in nearly all vertebrates, starting as early as 11 weeks in human fetuses, it's also a reflex that many attempt to stifle. But what happens if you don't open your mouth when you yawn? Physically possible but often unsatisfying, the stifled yawn prevents the full physiological process and leaves you with an incomplete sensation.

Involuntary muscle contractions, or fasciculations, are a common phenomenon throughout the body. So, if you're asking, "Why is my stomach twitching under my ribs?", you're not alone. While often harmless, understanding the common culprits can provide significant peace of mind and guide you toward relief.