The comforting behavior of thumb-sucking wouldn't land a 1-year-old girl in a neurologist's office, but the twisting and unusual movements of the comforting act of infantile masturbation can lead ...

For some people, the underlying problem causing involuntary muscle contractions and abnormal movements or postures is dystonia, a neurological movement disorder.

When we think of movement disorders, the tremors associated with Parkinson's disease are probably what first spring to mind. However, there are other equally debilitating and much less well-known ...

This week we are going to discuss a relatively rare but painful condition called cervical dystonia or spasmodic torticollis. Cervical dystonia is a condition of adulthood that generally occurs after ...

Her dystonia also affects her posture, pulling her neck to the side. Since she cannot work, she spends her time painting, baking, gardening and taking care of her 12-year-old daughter, Selena. (Liz ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When we think of movement disorders, the tremors associated with Parkinson's disease are probably what first spring to mind.