Movement Disorders

Treatment

At Mayo Clinic, an integrated team of medical professionals works with each patient and family to determine the most appropriate treatment for specific types of movement disorders. Mayo neurologists and neurosurgeons have expertise and experience with advanced treatments, such as botulinum toxin injections and deep brain stimulation, for movement disorders.

Botulinum Toxin Injections

Botulinum toxin injections are used to relieve the pain, muscle contractions and spasms of certain dystonias. Read more about botulinum toxin injections.

Deep Brain Stimulation

Deep brain stimulation is a surgical treatment for essential tremor and Parkinson's disease. It may be an option for patients whose disabling symptoms can no longer be controlled by medication.

Deep brain stimulation delivers mild electrical stimulation to the thalamus or subthalamic nucleus, blocking signals that cause the uncontrollable shaking. The treatment often produces dramatic and positive results. The need for anti-tremor medications is often reduced or eliminated. Read more about deep brain stimulation.