Dystonia Explanation

Dystonia is a disorder of movement which causes involuntary twisting actions,  other repetitive movements or abnormal postures. These can be brought on by sustained muscle contractions or spasms and may be painful,  affecting a single muscle or group of muscles. Dystonias can occur in the arms,  legs,  neck,  face,  or all over the body.  Dystonias that affect specific area are called focal dystonias. These conditions affect over 300, 000 people in the U.S.

In dystonia, the neurological mechanism which helps muscles to relax does not function properly resulting in muscles contracting even when they are not in use.  Read on…

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