Dystonia is a movement disorder that impacts approximately 1% of the population. Marked by uncontrollable muscle contractions, dystonia causes the impacted part of the body to twist or contort involuntarily, with patterns that often resemble tremors. If you or a loved one is suffering from dystonia, … [Read more...] about Dystonia: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments
Understanding Dystonia – Part Two
Last week, we touched on the common movement disorder Dystonia, that causes muscles to spasm involuntarily due to a malfunction in the the neurological mechanism that relaxes muscles when they are not in use. While part one of this two-part post on Dystonia outlined the various forms and signs of … [Read more...] about Understanding Dystonia – Part Two
Understanding Dystonia – Part One
Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes muscles to spasm involuntarily due to a malfunction in the the neurological mechanism that relaxes muscles when they are not in use. The often repetitive and twisting movements can result in irregular and awkward posture and even pain, ranging from mild to … [Read more...] about Understanding Dystonia – Part One