Do you find yourself subconciously "jiggling" your leg up and down?!?

Question

I do! When sitting in a chair, for instance, at mealtime or at a desk, I will often discover that I start to "jiggle" or "bounce" one of my legs rapidly. I do this by lifting my foot up onto the "ball" (behind the big toe) and rapidly flexing my calf muscle. In so doing my leg jiggles up and down rapidly. I will start to do this without even realising it. My wife and work colleagues have often drawn attention to this calling it "nervous energy". Does anyone else do this? Is there some kind of medical reason behind it? Or am I just fidgety?

Answer 1

I am the same - I actually shake one or both legs constantly while I am awake. Shame it doesn't seem to burn many calories.

My husband has learnt to deal with it, but the shaking of my foot was most annoying to him when we first got married as I actually shake my foot untill the moment I fall asleep.

I also get 'restless leg syndrome' at night, where I get physical pain in my legs if I don't shake them.

The main 'movements' I do are:
~shaking one foot at the angle (when my foot is dangling when legs are crossed)
~ balancing on my toes, moving my leg up and down (bad at pubs and things, I always knock the table)
~ I often swing my legs too
~ I flex my calf muscles too, often resulting in very painful muscle spasms

It is a constant thing for me, and not something I notice. The only time I notice it is when the monitor shakes when I'm knocking the desk with my knee.

People do seem to comment on it, I just assumed everyone did it and never thought much of it. I I actually got told off by the preist at my wedding run through for shaking my foot. I also 'sway' when I stand.

I've never found a 'official' reason for this, and it doesn't seem to be affected by diet or medication. It just seems to be something that some people do but not others.

Answer 2

Oh my God! as i was reading your question my leg was just going to town! I've alwasy done this. My father also. He used to shake the whole pew in church. I've always been told its pent up energy. I'm a very hyper person and full of energy. I jiggle. so people, deal with it! LOL

Answer 3

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Answer 6

I do this all the time....certainly not because I'm nervous.

I think i do it because i hate sitting down for long periods, but at work sometimes have no choice so i just fidget.

Look at it as exercise!! AHA!

Answer 7

it's a bit like teeth grinding or fiddling with your hair or other habits that people do and aren't even aware of it. It's a comfort thing. You are maybe looking for someone to hug you.

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Answer 9

I'm not sure if there is a medical reason for the jittering but i find myself doing it in class too. For me, i think it is because i am anxiously waiting for something to happen. Usually, it's because i want to leave class. You shouldn't worry too much. =)

Answer 10

Yes I do this all the time. I dont realize that I am doing it until someone at works says are you nervous? But I am not nervous. I guess it is just a habit.