How To Treat Dystonia

Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes twisting and jerking muscle spasms. The involuntary movements cause abnormal body postures and painful contortions. Dystonia is a rare disease, affecting only one percent of the entire population. The exact cause of dystonia remains unknown, but research suggests the problem arises from a malfunction in the brain's basal ganglia. Genetics, other medical influences, drug reactions, a stroke, or tumor can also cause cases of dystonia. The types of dystonia and severity of the condition vary from mild to severe.