About NSTA - National Spasmodic Torticollis Association

About NSTA

Our services are available to anyone, and if you or someone you know has symptoms that are similar of that of Spasmodic Torticollis, please contact our office for more information and find out what we can do in terms of support. This is not the case, there are people who understand. Remember… You Are Not […]

What is Spasmodic Torticollis?

Spasmodic Torticollis also known as “Cervical Dystonia” and is referred to by many simply as “torticollis”, is a painful and debilitating neurological movement disorder. Approximately 3 in every 10,000 people – about 90,000 people in the United States – are known to suffer from Spasmodic Torticollis.

Treatment Options

ST movements often disappear in sleep and may not reappear for a short time, any where between 10 minutes and 4 hours after waking. Because of this, many people find relief by taking breaks during the day to lie on their backs. Touching the opposite side of the face or chin may also cause spasms […]