Dystonia is a neurological disorder that causes painful muscle spasms. (Photo Credit: Sebastian Kaulitzki/Science Photo Library/Getty Images) Dystonia is a movement disorder in which some of your body ...

Dystonia can affect everyone, from small children to older adults. Childhood dystonia is usually generalized dystonia (affecting most body parts). It is usually caused by genetic factors, while ...

Cervical dystonia is a rare condition in which your neck muscles involuntarily contract into abnormal positions. It causes repetitive twisting movements of your head and neck. The movements can be ...

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD Key Takeaways Dystonia, a movement disorder causing prolonged muscle spasms and ...

The most commonly affected body parts include your head, neck, trunk, and limbs. While dystonia can be mild, it can also be severe enough to affect your quality of life. The exact cause of dystonia is ...

Recently published Cervical Dystonia Market Insights report includes a comprehensive understanding of current treatment ...

Dystonia is often cloaked in mystery and difficult to diagnose Though it's the third most common movement disorder, few people understand it Dystonia's cause is mostly unknown, and there is no cure ...

Parkinson's disease, characterized by dopamine loss, primarily affects older adults, causing tremors and stiffness. Dystonia involves involuntary muscle contractions, often starting at a younger age ...

One day, my hand stopped speaking to my brain. As a doctor and flute player, I had to try to understand this strange affliction The morning after performing the concert of my life, I could no longer ...

Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) is an injection prescribed to treat cervical dystonia in adults. Your doctor will typically start by prescribing a low dose, such as 100 units every 3 months. Depending on ...