What Is Dystonic Reaction?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Writer’s Cramp
Among the most commonly encountered types of dystonia is writer’s cramp. In medicine it is known as focal hand dystonia. The patient will experience bouts of involuntary contractions in the muscles that affect their hands.
The condition appears to be purely neurological and not associated with fatigue or other potential physical causes. It will often manifest only when the patient is trying to perform specific activities, such as writing, which is how the condition got its name. It can be very painful, and it can make certain activities like writing or playing musical instruments all but impossible.
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