From painful spasms to posture changes, explore how this neurological disorder impacts daily life.
When suffering from retrocollis cervical dystonia, your neck muscles will pull your head backward, often repetitively. This can cause more neck pain and balance issues. Cervical dystonia is widely misunderstood, and for this reason, some people who have it also deal with declining mental health. Retrocollis, which forces an unusual motion, could exacerbate psychological problems.

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