The Real Causes of Dystonia

We are sometimes told that our dystonia is "idiopathic", meaning no cause can be found. In reality, many of us sense that the wounds we carry within—whether emotional, physical, or environmental—may contribute to the patterns our nervous system adopts.

In this video, I explore six contributing factors that may play a role in the development or expression of dystonia: genetics, toxicity, viral infections, physical trauma and anatomical imbalances (including the TMJ), psychological trauma (and especially developmental trauma), as well as other diseases and disorders that have dystonia as a symptom (e.g. Parkinson's). I also explain the nature of dystonia as an emergent phenomenon, one that reflects our body's best ability to organize itself given the inputs it receives.

Please note that an additional factor belongs among the ones mentioned in the video: repetitive actions such as the ones that are performed when playing an instrument. Perhaps this will merit its own post!

I hope this video leaves you feeling better informed and more empowered on your recovery journey!

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With love,

Fede

Disclaimer: This article is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice or diagnosis, and should not be interpreted as such. Hope for Dystonia provides coaching services, not medical treatment.