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Hello. I am new here. The condition is called dystonia. I myself have injections by neurologist every three months in my neck (at least 5 injections on both sides total). This condition was caused by my scoliosis and Harrington rod that I had placed at age 15 in 1978 in Virginia. I have had pain since age 15, I am now 60. I am on a heating pad every night when I get in bed to acclimate my back to a flat position. I am now trying to find a doctor here to help me with this constant pain. I am prescribed Botox for medical management that is injected by a neurologist trained in the sides of my neck. This stops the neck from twisting and bending forward. Although after 30 years of these injections, I will probably need to have then more often than every 3 months. This condition happened in my 40s at work when one day my neck felt it snapped and immediately twisted to the right. I hope this helps.
@bluetiffany .. sorry, I don't know what that is called.. I have appointments at Mayo MN spine center tomorrow and Friday.. concerning my pinched nerve at C6.. will try to ask..