From painful spasms to posture changes, explore how this neurological disorder impacts daily life.
When you suffer from this variety of cervical dystonia, your head is forced to bob from side to side, causing neck pain, back pain, and inner-ear destabilization. The movements look like forceful affirmative head nods. Reclining or supporting the head with a pillow can minimize the effects.

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