It may seem strange, but there’s actually a scientific reason behind legs shake when pooping. When you exert pressure on your body by straining your muscles during a bowel movement, it triggers a reflex called the Valsalva maneuver. This maneuver increases the pressure in your abdomen, which can lead to your legs shaking involuntarily.
This could be concerning, but it’s a typical physiological reaction. We’ll look into the reasons behind this and offer some explanations for this strange phenomenon. So let’s get started!