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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. Cricopharyngeal spasm - Wikipedia

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   A further assumption is that a low levels of serotonin can causes spasms in the cervical area. [1] A plausible explanation for the cricopharyngeal spasms is a lack of neurotransmitter preventing the central nervous system from detecting that the eosophagus is closed, so that the upper esophagus sphincter becomes, randomly, hypertonic.

4. 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 ...

5. Why you yawn when you’re bored, according to experts - AOL

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   This explains why people with medical conditions that cause an increased core body temperature like multiple sclerosis (MS), epilepsy, anxiety, and head trauma experience excessive yawning ...

6. Meige's syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Oromandibular dystonia (OMD) is a form of focal dystonia that affects varying areas of the head and neck including the lower face, jaw, tongue and larynx. The spasms may cause the mouth to pull open, shut tight, or move repetitively. Speech and swallowing may be distorted.

7. Dystonia - Wikipedia

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   Causes painful defecation, constipation; may be complicated by encopresis or fecal incontinence. Cervical dystonia (spasmodic torticollis) muscles of the neck: Causes the head to rotate to one side, to pull down towards the chest, or back, or a combination of these postures. Blepharospasm: muscles around the eyes

8. Woke up With Neck Pain? These Pillows Might Help. - AOL

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   We researched and evaluated neck pain pillows from bargain brands on Amazon, premium bedding makers like Purple and Tempur-Pedic, and everything in between.

9. 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'.