Alternative Wellness
Dystonia, by nature, is a complicated condition at every stage, from symptoms to diagnosis to treatment. In this way, and similarly to other nuanced disorders, alternative wellness practices are known to be particularly effective in regulating and reducing symptoms. As with any treatment, Down with Dystonia strongly suggests consulting with a doctor in addition to your trusted alternative wellness practitioner before beginning any new treatment regimen. Our informed initial research on various alternative dystonia treatments and wellness practices will be added below, over time, along with sources and first-hand accounts, listed alphabetically.
Massage
Meditation
Sensory tricks
Somatic bodywork
Sound and music therapy
We’d love to hear about you or your family’s experience with these or other treatment techniques. Please feel free to reach out using our contact page or on social media to provide comments directly. In this instance, your name and personal information will never be used or posted publicly without your consent.
Down with Dystonia Disclaimer
The medical information contained in this article is for general information only. It is not intended to provide instruction and you should not rely on this information to determine diagnosis, prognosis or a course of treatment. It is crucial that care and treatment decisions related to Dystonia and any other medical condition be made in consultation with a physician or other qualified medical professional.
Down with Dystonia is not responsible for the consequences of your decisions resulting from the use of this information, including, but not limited to, your choosing to seek or not to seek professional medical care, or from choosing or not choosing specific treatment based on the information. You should not disregard the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider because of any information you receive from us. If you have any health care questions, please consult the relevant medical practitioner.