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WHAT IS CERVICAL DYSTONIA?

Cervical Dystonia is a condition in which the muscles in your neck tighten or spasm without your control.

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What does it feel like?

Your head may turn in an unusual way or be forced into an abnormal, uncomfortable position. A tight tension causes spasms in your neck. You may be unable to look down. This condition can be painful and challenging.

Causes of Cervical Dystonia

It is unknown what exactly causes the muscle contractions associated with Cervical Dystonia. Some cases appear to be linked to head, neck, or shoulder injuries or certain drugs, such as antipsychotic or anti-nausea agents. More research is needed to understand the exact genetic or environmental factors that may cause or contribute to Cervical Dystonia.

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Common signs may include:

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Muscle spasms or tightness

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Uncomfortable pulling or drawing in the neck

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Painful head turning

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Neck pain (reported in up to 91% of patients)

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Head tremor

Four common positions of Cervical Dystonia

With Cervical Dystonia, the head and neck positions may vary depending on which muscles are affected. These pictures show a few of the common postures involved in Cervical Dystonia:

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Rotated
(Torticollis)

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To the side
(Laterocollis)

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Backward
(Retrocollis)

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Forward
(Anterocollis)

In a study of 201 patients with Cervical Dystonia, about 80% experienced a combination of the positions shown above.

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Why is it hard to diagnose?

People may suffer with Cervical Dystonia for years before being diagnosed and treated due to:

  • Symptoms being subtle and differing greatly from person to person in beginning stages
  • Symptoms resembling other physical ailments, such as a stiff neck

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