25/12/2025
🧠 What is DYSTONIA? Learn in simple terms
Dystonia is a Neurological Movement Disorder, where muscles contract or spasm repeatedly without your knowledge. This can result in abnormal body posture, neck bending, twisting of the arms and legs, or difficulty speaking.
📌 Parts that Dystonia usually affects:
✔️ Eyes and face
✔️ Neck (Cervical dystonia)
✔️ Vocal cords
✔️ Limbs
✔️ Feet
🧩 What is the cause?
🔹 When the Basal Ganglia part of the brain does not function properly
🔹 Coordination between nerves and muscles is lost
🔹 Resulting in involuntary muscle spasms and contractions
🧑⚕️ Treatment and Management:
✅ Correct Neurological diagnosis
✅ Physiotherapy & Postural training
✅ Muscle relaxation & functional exercises
✅ Medication / injections as needed
⚠️ Remember:
Dystonia is not a mental illness—it is a neurological problem, and can be controlled with proper treatment.
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🩺 Dr. Farhan Hashmi PT