What Is Essential Tremor? Understanding the Causes of Uncontrollable Shaking
Essential tremor (ET) is the most common movement disorder in the United States, yet it remains widely misunderstood — by the public, and sometimes by the medical system itself. Essential tremor is one of the most common movement disorders. Its key feature is a tremor in both hands and arms during action without other neurological signs. It is not anxiety. It is not aging. It is not Parkinson’s disease. It is a distinct neurological condition that deserves its own diagnosis, its own understanding, and its own management plan.
