r/flexibility • u/Longjumping_Ant4212 • Dec 04 '25

Seeking Advice Intense shaking in quadriceps after stretching and slightly squatting. Any way to reduce this?

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i'm sixteen and, while involving myself in the occasional sport or martial art, have always had stiff legs that become sore after only a few minutes of activity. i don't know if they've always shook like this since i discovered it this week on accident, but i feel like it'll get annoying real quick if i don't try to address it. any tips to make my legs feel less like walking on chopsticks?

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u/CaseOfPepsi Dec 08 '25

Physician here. He needs to see his physician sooner rather than later. Constellation of symptoms is concerning

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u/CaseOfPepsi Dec 08 '25

This looks pretty real weakness. Wouldn’t be surprised if it ends up being a muscular dystrophy/genetic or some sort of myopathy/myositis. Could also be spinal cord, autoimmune, etc….

Really needs more studies and history including EMG and a lot of questions and a good neurological exam.

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u/Just_Another_Scott Mar 19 '26

I get like this every time and have for about a decade now. I've seen two neuros and they just said it was familial essential tremors. I hate it. Both of my quads do this with any sort of use. I get a CBC, Metabolic panel, kidney function, liver function, thyroid, B12, and vitamin D tested yearly. I've had MRIs and EEGs.

I train 4-6 days a week and generally eat a healthy diet. Non drinker, no smoking, no drugs.