How To Treat Dystonia

Stretching Or Massage

Individuals affected by the focal variation of dystonia may be able to manage their symptoms with the use of stretching or massage. Focal dystonia is limited to a specific group of muscles in the body. Focal dystonia commonly causes problems with muscle movement in the patient's neck, mouth, jaw, hands, eye, tongue, or voice. Several massage methods, including deep tissue therapy and myofascial release, can be helpful for tissues around the muscle that have become tight and stiff. Massage also helps an affected individual with the aspect of not just physical, but also mental relaxation. Dystonia can cause a patient's muscles to become fatigued quickly from unintentional muscle overuse. To counteract the muscle fatigue that occurs in dystonia patients, stretches along with other exercises can be utilized to help strengthen the affected muscles. Joint soreness that has resulted from dystonia due to deterioration of joint components can also be alleviated with the use of stretching exercises and massage.

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