dystonia
noun
dys·to·nia
dis-ˈtō-nē-ə 
: any of various conditions (such as Parkinson's disease and torticollis) characterized by abnormalities of movement and muscle tone
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In a clip posted to their Instagram account, with Amy Ray sitting beside her, Saliers talked about how she has been diagnosed with cervical dystonia and an essential tremor — both of which have hampered her ability to sing in a clear and constant tone.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
In the clip posted to the band's official account, Saliers, 62, said she was diagnosed with cervical dystonia and an essential tremor.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Peterson, who began cross-country skiing at age five, has a neurological condition known as dystonia that causes involuntary muscle contractions in her left arm and leg.
—Emily Chen-Newton, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
There also may be dystonia, which is when your muscles involuntarily contract and get very rigid, leading to what may be unusual looking poses or postures.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 28 Feb. 2026
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Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
In the clip posted to the band's official account, Saliers, 62, said she was diagnosed with cervical dystonia and an essential tremor.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Peterson, who began cross-country skiing at age five, has a neurological condition known as dystonia that causes involuntary muscle contractions in her left arm and leg.
—Emily Chen-Newton, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
There also may be dystonia, which is when your muscles involuntarily contract and get very rigid, leading to what may be unusual looking poses or postures.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 28 Feb. 2026
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“Dystonia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dystonia. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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