What Are The Types Of Dystonia?

Cervical Dystonia

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Cervical dystonia is a form of dystonia characterized by involuntary contractions of an individual's muscles in their neck. This involuntary muscle contraction in the neck causes the patient's head to twist or turn to one side. It is not uncommon for the contractions to produce an involuntary and repetitive movement of the head in a forward and backward motion. These abnormal movements can lead to several complications and are very painful. Headaches, backaches, shoulder aches, and pain in the neck are common occurrences in cervical dystonia patients. Some individuals who have cervical dystonia experience a spread of their symptoms to another nearby part of the body, most often involving the trunk, jaw, arms, and face. Cervical dystonia can cause a patient to develop abnormal bone growths referred to as spurs on their spine. Spurs compress the nerves that run through the spine and cause weakness in the limbs.

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