There are numerous types of motor tics, which can be indicative of Tourette syndrome. One of the most common motor tics associated with this condition is a twisting of the head. Often, patients will describe a sudden urge to move their head in a certain direction. When the urge becomes powerful enough, they perform the action, creating a sense of relief.

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