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By Mayo Clinic staffCervical dystonia has no cure, but you can do a number of things to minimize its effects:
- Reduce stress. Avoiding situations that cause stress or anxiety is important because stress tends to make your signs and symptoms worse.
- Get your rest. Signs often disappear during sleep, so get plenty of rest. You may find relief by taking short breaks during your day to lie on your back and relax.
- Try touching. Sensory tricks, such as touching the opposite side of your face or the back of your head, may cause spasms to stop temporarily. Different sensory tricks work for different people, and if you find one that works, it usually will continue to work for you.
References
- Dystonias fact sheet. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/dystonias/dystonias.htm. Accessed Oct. 24, 2008.
- Bang MS, et al. Cervical dystonia. In: Frontera WR, et al. Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2008. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/108327421-3/763666283/1678/124.html#4-u1.0-B978-1-4160-4007-1..50107-3_1714. Accessed Oct. 24, 2008.
- Stacy M. Epidemiology, clinical presentation and diagnosis of cervical dystonia. Neurological Clinics. 2008;26(suppl 1):23.
- Singer C, et al. Cervical dystonia: Etiology and pathophysiology. Neurological Clinics. 2008;26(suppl 1):9.
- Neurological diagnostic tests and procedures. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/misc/diagnostic_tests.htm. Accessed Oct. 29, 2008.
- Swope D, et al. Treatment recommendations and practical applications of botulinum toxin treatment of cervical dystonia. Neurological Clinics. 2008;26(suppl 1):54.
- Bajwa ZH. Botulinum toxins for dystonia, spasticity and chronic pain. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed Oct. 30, 2008.
- Su M, et al. Anticholinergic poisoning. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed Oct. 30, 2008.
- NINDS deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease information page. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/deep_brain_stimulation/deep_brain_stimulation.htm. Accessed Oct. 30, 2008.
