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Sensory Trick

The sensory trick or alleviating maneuvers is a characteristic and unique feature and can be considered a diagnostic tool for patients with dystonia. A commonly seen form occurs in cervical dystonia, where the placement of a finger on the chin may neutralize involuntary head movements.

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Query: Hi doctor, I have been diagnosed with cervical dystonia, a chronic neck disorder for most of my adult life. It is extremely debilitating and treatment resistant. The onset was after car accidents, stress and substance abuse at age from 19 to 21. I am no longer smoke or drink and have stopped before ...  Read Full »


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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your treatment plan seems efficient, but still did not match up to your satisfaction. The remaining two treatment options that you have not tried are deep brain stimulation and sensory trick, which is a stimulation applied to the affected or nearby body part that may...  Read Full »

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