Sitting at your desk, a muscle in your leg palpitates quickly. Or a muscle under your eye flutters. These sudden twitches, known as fasciculation, occur commonly and seem random. But are these spasms ...

Muscle ultrasound may be a useful tool in diagnosing later-onset spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), according to a new study that compared the technique to physical examinations and electromyography (EMG) ...

Are your muscles twitching constantly with no clear cause? You may be experiencing Benign Fasciculation Syndrome (BFS)—a harmless but frustrating condition. In this video, we break down what BFS is, ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have a 53-year-old daughter who is troubled by muscle twitches. They occur on various parts of her body, some lasting for several minutes, and others much longer. No pain is ...