Cervical dystonia appeared in March 1998, and it seemed that no treatment was effective. Treatment by means of acupuncture started in March at Kansai College of Oriental Medicine. In the patient with cervical dystonia, EMG at the initial treatment showed only left splenius (SPL). Also shortening of the neck in the left frontal side was found, to treat these symptoms multiple epidermis needles was used. The retaining needles were GV20 for involuntary movement and SI3 for SPL. After 2 months from the start of treatment there was improvement of the neck posture in the sitting position, and smooth neck movement. This case also proves that EMG analysis and correct treatment by means of acupuncture improves the symptoms.
