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What is Cervical Dystonia?<\/h2>\n
Cervical dystonia, also known as spasmodic torticollis, is a persistent, often excruciating, neurological condition in which spasms in the neck muscles produce repetitive contortions of the neck and make it difficult or impossible for the sufferer to hold their head up. \u00a0The condition impairs normal motion and can cause relentless neck pain. \u00a0Cervical dystonia can affect anyone at any age, but the average age of onset is 41, and women are affected twice as frequently as men. \u00a0Symptoms typically develop over time. \u00a0Spasms may be continuous or sporadic, but the involuntary contractions of the muscles are often painful.<\/p>\n
Treatment<\/h3>\n
Cervical dystonia can be treated by a variety of medical specialists such as neurologists, specialists in movement related ailments and physical therapists. \u00a0There is no definitive cure for cervical dystonia, but there are several treatment options. \u00a0The most frequently used treatment is Botox. \u00a0Botox is the first choice therapy for many patients, and for the majority of them, works effectively enough that it is the only treatment they need to manage their symptoms.<\/p>\n
Therapeutic doses of BOTOX\u00ae(onabotulinumtoxinA) injected into the muscles in the neck and shoulders is often an effective treatment for the muscles spasms, unusual head position and neck that are common with cervical dystonia. \u00a0In the average patient, the effects of Botox last about three months. \u00a0Physical therapy involving stretching exercises and in some cases a neck brace can be used in addition to Botox or other medications and therapies and have been shown to ease symptoms. \u00a0In severe situations, or in cases that do not respond to other therapies, surgery can be performed. \u00a0Surgery may involve either severing the nerve leading to the affected muscle or removing a piece of the muscle. \u00a0While the effects of surgery are longer-lasting than other treatment options, this option carries the usual risks of surgery and should always be a last resort.<\/p>\n
The results of a major clinical trial suggest that a large percentage of people with cervical dystonia who were given BOTOX\u00ae saw notable improvement in head posture, decreased neck pain and and increased function during normal activities.<\/p>\n
Some effects of BOTOX\u00ae include:<\/p>\n
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Alleviate, or even eliminate, neck pain arising from muscle contractions<\/li>\n
Correct head position<\/li>\n
Enhance your performance of regular activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Outcomes will vary among individuals and some patients may need multiple doses to get the best results.<\/p>\n
The muscle contractions are the result of hyperstimulation of the nerves controlling the neck. \u00a0When injected into the muscles in and near the neck, the signals from these nerves is blocked, as are the pain signals travelling back along these nerves to the brain. \u00a0As a result, both muscles spasms are minimized or eliminated for as long as three months at a time.<\/p>\n
BOTOX\u00ae is frequently used in conjunction with physical therapy and sometimes oral medications. While surgery is possible, it is best reserved as a last resort for those who can\u2019t get relief from other therapies. Talk to your doctor to find out whether cervical dystonia treatment with BOTOX\u00ae might alleviate your symptoms.<\/p>\n
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Cervical dystonia, also known as spasmodic torticollis, is a persistent, often excruciating, neurological condition in which spasms in the neck muscles produce repetitive contortions of the neck and make it difficult or impossible for the sufferer to hold their head up. \u00a0The condition impairs normal motion and can cause relentless neck pain. \u00a0Cervical dystonia can affect anyone at any age, but the average age of onset is 41, and women are affected twice as frequently as men. \u00a0Symptoms typically develop over time. \u00a0Spasms may be continuous or sporadic, but the involuntary contractions of the muscles are often painful.<\/p>\n