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2. Spasmodic torticollis - Wikipedia

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   An increase in neurotransmitters causes spasms to occur in the neck, resulting in spasmodic torticollis. [6] Studies of local field potentials have also shown an increase of 4–10 Hz oscillatory activity in the globus pallidus internus during myoclonic episodes and an increase of 5–7 Hz activity in dystonic muscles when compared to other ...

3. Neck spasm - Wikipedia

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   A neck spasm is an involuntary contraction of the muscles in the ... The possible causes of neck spasms include: [citation needed] Anxiety; Muscle strain; Tension ...

4. Torticollis - Wikipedia

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   Torticollis, also known as wry neck, is a painful, dystonic condition defined by an abnormal, asymmetrical head or neck position, which may be due to a variety of causes. The term torticollis is derived from Latin tortus ' twisted ' and collum ' neck ' .

5. Why Does My Neck Always Hurt? 5 Causes to Explain the Pain - AOL

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   Neck pain causes can be anything from sleeping in an uncomfortable position to serious neurological concerns. Experts explain causes, diagnosis, and treatments.

6. Extrapyramidal symptoms - Wikipedia

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   Acute dystonic reactions: painful, muscular spasms of neck, jaw, back, extremities, eyes, throat, and tongue; highest risk in young men. [2] [10] Oculogyric crisis is a kind of acute dystonic reaction that involves the prolonged involuntary upward deviation of the eyes.

7. Spasm - Wikipedia

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   A spasm is a sudden involuntary contraction of a muscle, [1] a group of muscles, or a hollow organ, such as the bladder. A spasmodic muscle contraction may be caused by many medical conditions, including dystonia .