A Neurological disorder?

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A Neurological disorder?

There is some sort of neurological disorder that can cause the sternocleidomastoid (scm) muscle to tighten irregularly.... my doctor told me what it was at one point but I no longer remember. Does anyone (preferably someone with some sort of medical background) know what it is called and/or where I could get somemore information about it?

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faisal_mian

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Cervical Dystonia, also known as spasmodic torticollis, is a focal dystonia characterized by neck muscles contracting involuntarily, causing abnormal movements and posture of the head and neck.

This term is used generally to describe spasms in any direction: forward (anterocollis), backwards (retrocollis), and sideways (torticollis). The movements may be sustained or jerky. Spasms in the muscles or pinching nerves in the neck can result in considerable pain and discomfort.

Symptoms

In cervical dystonia, the neck muscles contract involuntarily in various combinations. Sustained contractions cause abnormal posture of the head and neck, while periodic spasms produce jerky head movements. The severity may vary from mild to severe. Movements are often partially relieved by a gentle touch on the chin or other parts of the face.

If cervical dystonia causes any type of impairment, it is because muscle contractions interfere with normal function. Features such as cognition, strength, and the senses, including vision and hearing, are normal. While dystonia is not fatal, it is a chronic disorder and prognosis is difficult to predict.

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