Part 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights RN and Coach Lisbeth Overton

Close Up Radio

West Edina, MN - What do Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, George Clooney, and Kathleen Turner have in common? They suffer from Cervical Dystonia, which affects an estimated 60,000 people every year. Lisbeth Overton, RN and coach is on a mission to help women overcome the pain, anxiety, and fear of this mysterious and debilitating condition. “Cervical Dystonia is a neurological disorder, also known as a movement disorder, where communication from the brain to the body does not work properly and causes muscle spasms in the neck which creates abnormal postures and movements. The head can position itself in a forward, backward, left or right lateral position and remain stuck. The presentation can also involve twisting of the neck. A person can also have a head tremor where the head is moving involuntarily with repetitive movements. Cervical Dystonia affects women twice as often as men and tends to occur between the ages of 40 and 60. We don’t really know why people have this condition,” explains Lisbeth. The biggest problem is that we don’t yet have a diagnostic tool other than the patient’s report and physical exam to diagnose this condition.” As a nurse who is living with Cervical Dystonia, Lisbeth is uniquely qualified to help. “I also offer a podcast, A Divine Twist, to shine a light on Cervical Dystonia by interviewing people living with this, as well researchers and providers who are working with the condition.” Lisbeth is helping organize Zoo Day in the Twin Cities this year. Zoo Day is a fun way to increase awareness, to celebrate those living with Dystonia, and to raise money for The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation. For more information about Lisbeth Overton, please visit https://www.cervicaldystoniacoach.com