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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. 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. Most commonly, it is a muscle cramp which is accompanied by a sudden burst of pain. A muscle cramp is usually harmless and ceases ...

4. Neck spasm - Wikipedia

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   Asymmetrical neck spasms following cervical artificial disc replacement surgery. A neck spasm is an involuntary contraction of the muscles in the neck region. [1 ...

5. Dystonia - Wikipedia

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   muscles of the rectum: 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

6. Torticollis - Wikipedia

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   CMT is a neck problem that babies are born with or develop soon after birth, causing their neck to be stiff and bent in an awkward position. [36] Besides the sternocleidomastoid muscle, other muscles in the neck can also be affected by CMT, leading to problems moving the head and neck normally. [36]

7. Myoclonus - Wikipedia

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   Myoclonus is a brief, involuntary, irregular (lacking rhythm) twitching of a muscle, a joint, or a group of muscles, different from clonus, which is rhythmic or regular. Myoclonus ( myo- "muscle", clonus "spasm") describes a medical sign and, generally, is not a diagnosis of a disease .

8. The 11 best muscle pain relief creams, according to pain ...

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   A 2024 study published in Anesthesiology showed that lidocaine cream could help with neck pain, particularly muscle-related pain. According to researchers, this is because the cream easily reaches ...

9. Musculoskeletal causes of back pain - Wikipedia

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   Back pain itself is not considered a diagnosis, but rather a symptom of underlying (in most cases musculoskeletal) problems. [2] following: Vertebrae misalignment, which can cause nerve interference (also called subluxation), [3] muscle tension, or muscle spasm [4] [5]