10 Causes Of Hand Tremors
Hand tremors or shaky hands refer to involuntary and rhythmic movements that can be due to the alternating and synchronous contractions of antagonistic muscles. Tremors are one of the most common movement disorders that may involve the arms, head, legs, or vocal cords.
Based on the underlying cause, the tremors may differ as some can be chronic, short-term, constant, or intermittent. Hand tremors can have a negative impact on the quality of life for those who are affected as they can cause issues with activities of daily living such as holding utensils and difficulty writing.
Tremors can be generally categorized into action and resting tremors. Resting tremors occur when the muscles are relaxed. In action tremors, they only occur when the muscles contract during voluntary movements.
