Question 1

why cervical/cranial dystonia causes photophobia ?

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Ask your provider: You may be experiencing migraine like headache

cervical may translate to neck related
cranial may translate to head related
dystonia means abnormal tension

Hope this helps

Question 2

what is cervical dystonia?

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Muscle involvement: By which muscles are showing dystnia and neurological examination.

Question 3

what information can you give on cervical dystonia?

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Botox?: Cervical dystonia is a focal dystonia of unknown etiology that can sometimes be helped with Botox injections.

Question 4

can cervical dystonia ever just stop affecting you?

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There is no cure: Cervical dystonia is a disorder that can occur at any age. It is very painful condition in which your neck muscles spasm involuntarily. There is no cure, but in some cases dystonia resolves without treatment. You can try Botox injections for the relief of spasms.

Question 5

what are good tips for someone dealing with cervical dystonia?

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Torticollis: The most common form of focal dystonia treated at a movement disorders clinic is cervical dystonia, often referred to as spasmodic torticollis. About 70% of patients with this disorder have associated pain. Unfortunately, most cases of spasmodic torticollis develop reoccurrence even with treatment. Rec.: see a interventional pain management specialist.

Question 6

are there any exercises that you can do with cervical dystonia?

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Yes and no: Careful rom exercises ok, but must be aware that the cause of dystonia may take a while to correct. Special pt places may have equipment.

Question 7

can you lift weights and exercise if you have cervical dystonia?

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YES, BUT: Cervical problems will require a custom designed exercise program to avoid injury, and weight lifting techniques will need alteration from the typical regimens.  An experienced physical therapist working in rehab programs with an exercise background can work closely with you.  A skilled personal trainer can advance your program.  Be patient, exercise is key to recovery.

Question 8

i've cervical dystonia. i have hurt all day and nothing is helping. any advise?

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Local Modalities: such as icing, heat, electric muscle stimulation, and massage might help. Trigger Points if present should be addressed with Deep Tissue Massage or Trigger Point Injections. Also, effective skeletal muscle relaxants such as tizanidine, or baclofen might help. As a last resort Botulinum Toxin Injections has been shown to be effective.

Question 9

having cervical dystonia, can i still go to the gym , can i lift weights or what can't i do?

Accepted Answer

Your primary tx : Provider who knows you and the specifics of your condition is the only person who can and should make such recommendations. While i was looking this up i did find that there's a new botulinum treatment for this condition that you may or may not have been given already. Even physical therapists before doing any work on someone with cervical dystonia are supposed to run you through a number of mobility tests in order to determine just how far they can go with the physical therapy. Therefore, no one other than your treatment provider will be able to advise you regarding your question. Best wishes and have a happy new year.

Question 10

is there certain types of exercises i can't do with cervical dystonia , like lift weights , or something like that ?

Accepted Answer

Pregant?: If you are pregnant I would avoid heavy lifting or bending; however, if not pregnant, I see no reason to restrict your exercise program.

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What are good tips for someone dealing with cervical dystonia?

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Are there any exercises that you can do with cervical dystonia?

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Can you lift weights and exercise if you have cervical dystonia?

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I've cervical dystonia. i have hurt all day and nothing is helping. any advise?

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Having cervical dystonia, can i still go to the gym , can i lift weights or what can't i do?

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Is there certain types of exercises i can't do with cervical dystonia , like lift weights , or something like that ?

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