Dystonia
⚕️Sponsor of todays My Health Series posts⚕️ Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions that cause repetitive movements, abnormal postures , or twisting . These contractions can affect one muscle, a group of muscles, or the entire body , and may range from mild to disabling . 🧠 WHAT HAPPENS IN DYSTONIA? The brain sends abnormal signals to muscles, leading to excessive or misdirected movement . It often worsens with voluntary action and may lessen with rest or specific sensory tricks (like touching the face). Movements may be sustained or spasmodic and can fluctuate throughout the day . 📊 TYPES OF DYSTONIA Type Description Common Areas Affected Focal dystonia One body part Neck (cervical), eyelids (blepharospasm), hand (writer’s cramp) Segmental dystonia Two or more adjacent body parts Face and jaw, neck and shoulder Multifocal dystonia Two or more unrelated parts Both arms, one leg and one arm Generalized dyston...
