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Dystonia occurs as disease characterized by painful muscle contractions resulting in uncontrollable distortions. the disease is from either a genetic disorder which results around the defect within the protein called TorsinA.

Dystonia is related to Parkinson's disease, as TorsinA has scientifically been shown to have a neurotherapeutic effect on dopamine receptors.

Medicine Net: Torsion Dystonia
A brief description of this disorder, its onset and symptoms.






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