Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes your muscles to contract, or spasm. This can cause you to have twisting movements that you can't control.
Dystonia can happen in one part of your body, several parts next to each other, or all over your body. It can be painful and severe, or more mild.
The exact cause of dystonia isn't known, but in some cases, it can be caused by another condition such as Parkinson's disease. In other cases, it can occur on its own.
Treatments for dystonia include:
- Medications that target the chemicals in your brain that control muscle movement
- Medications such as Botox that can stop spasms
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Stretching or massage
- Deep brain stimulation
- Selective denervation surgery