From painful spasms to posture changes, explore how this neurological disorder impacts daily life.
Cervical dystonia often changes the posture of the affected individual. Some will attempt to compensate or correct for the head movement, which may lead to contortions and posture changes. Over time, these changes can lead to muscle fatigue and other orthopedic issues in the muscular-skeletal system.

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