Jan 25, 2025 · Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes the muscles to contract. This can cause twisting motions or other movements that happen repeatedly and that aren't under the person's control.

Jan 25, 2025 · To diagnose dystonia, your healthcare team starts with a medical history and physical exam. To look for conditions that may be causing your symptoms, you might need:

Jan 25, 2025 · Hongying M, et al. Blepharospasm, oromandibular dystonia, and Meige syndrome: Clinical and genetic update. Frontiers in Neurology. 2021; doi:10.3389/fneur.2021.630221.

Sep 3, 2021 · Cervical dystonia, also called spasmodic torticollis, is a painful condition in which your neck muscles contract involuntarily, causing your head to twist or turn to one side.

Jan 25, 2025 · Advanced diagnosis and treatment At Mayo Clinic, you'll have access to the latest in diagnosis and treatment of dystonia. Mayo Clinic care is tailored to your specific needs. Treatment …

Jan 25, 2025 · Hongying M, et al. Blepharospasm, oromandibular dystonia, and Meige syndrome: Clinical and genetic update. Frontiers in Neurology. 2021; doi:10.3389/fneur.2021.630221.

Jul 21, 2025 · “Dystonia is a movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions, leading to twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal postures. It can be associated with various …

May 30, 2024 · For example, dystonia causes muscle contractions that lead to twisting of the body. Another movement disorder called chorea causes brief periods of quick involuntary movements that …

Jan 20, 2025 · When the dystonia in my foot started impacting the whole leg and hip I decided to try the Botox injections. They worked very well! I wish that I had begun the shots as soon as my toes started …

Sep 20, 2025 · Very bad neck pain, possibly misdiagnosed as cervical dystonia Posted by freidbs @freidbs, Sep 20, 2025