I have a mild form of tremors. It usually comes out when trying to do fine movements with my hands: working on a model, screwing in tiny screws, holding a cue, etc.
It could just be a way to "settle" the cue in his grip hand. Little motions like that can begin voluntarily, and then become involuntary over time.
I'm sure each of us can tell of at least one thing we do like that. We tried it a few times; it worked, so we kept doing it. And now we've been doing it so long that we don't even notice it.
Sounds like alcoholism to me![]()
He's not the only one, Nick Varner does it as well. Don't know exactly what causes it in them though.
This forum is better than conspiracy theory sites. A guy shakes a little in his match and all of the sudden he is a possible alcoholic, has a chronic disease or a horrible injury.
How about a little touch of the nerves, combined with adrenalin while playing the number one player for the championship.
Contrary to bigshooter's experience, I've actually noticed this issue in Stevie's game for several years. It is real & it is an essential tremor. It's not because he is nervous, it is because he has a neurological issue. Essential tremors differ from debilitating neurological ailments like Parkinson's in the way they affect the body.
Essential tremor goes away when the hands are rested (relaxed) and comes on when your hands are in tension or during movement, such as stroking your cue or simply holding it in position.
Tremors resulting from Parkinson's are a resting tremor -- they come on when the hands are completely rested and go away with directed movements.
Therefore, Stevie's are essential tremors.
As noted above, alcohol can reduce essential tremors...bigshooter. No one implied he is an alcoholic.
With all this talk about Stevie, Nick, why do I keep hearing Fleetwood Mac songs in my head??? :grin:
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