How To Treat Dystonia

Speech Therapy

Patients with spasmodic dysphonia/laryngeal dystonia and oromandibular dystonia may have difficulty speaking as the conditions affect the muscles in the mouth and tongue. Individuals who have lost the ability to communicate effectively can learn to regain control over their vocal cords and speak more clearly.

Voice and speech therapy may also be able to help patients whose dystonia affects their ability to swallow. In addition, speech therapy can help patients who have become shy and uncomfortable with others as a result of their condition learn to communicate more effectively, pursue a healthy social life and develop new relationships.