While so called natural, or alternative treatments for dystonia can be helpful, they should always be used in conjuncture with conventional medicine. In any treatment plan the body, mind, and emotions should all be focused on, making sure that not only the body is getting therapy and medicine of some sort, but the person does not feel hopeless and keep their spirits as high as possible. You must also make sure you find a doctor that you feel comfortable with, and is very experienced and well-trained. Medical treatments for dystonia have improved in recent years, due very much to how responsive patients have been to botulinium toxin injections (Botox), and deep brain stimulation. Surgery is also an option, but it is usually not considered except for certain types of dystonia, and if all other treatments have failed.

There are also many effective drugs that are commonly used for dystonia, mainly drugs that affect the neurotransmitter chemicals.These are broken up into a few main groups:

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