Tics can affect any part of the body and aren’t always visible. Mine can be very noticeable on my head, neck and shoulders, others are more subtle such as stomach rolling. Some of these tics are difficult to describe to someone, such as ear ‘clicking’ or ‘popping’.
Below are the body parts readers have logged tics in so far- via the tic log.
I have started creating articles on these body parts as they are logged, along with the places and tic types resulting in the body part being affected.
Genital-related tics
Article on genital-related tics in Tourette and tic disorders
Shoulder tics
Category: Motor tic Description: Shoulder tics usually involve moving the shoulder in an up and down motion. This may involve one shoulder or both, and movements may have a specific pattern. The CDC lists shoulder shrugging as an example of motor
Teeth-related motor tics
Article on tics involving teeth in Tourette syndrome and tic disorders
Eye tics in Tourette Syndrome
Tics involving the eyes can be a frustrating, painful tic to experience. Eye tics can come in the form of crossing or rolling eyes, blinking, opening wide, closing tight and squinting. They can be painful and effect our eyesight depending
Eyebrow tics
There are no reviews yet. Be the first one to write one. Your review How frequent is this specific tic? 1 — Once a day or less 2 — A few times per day 3 — Several times throughout the
Tics affecting multiple regions of the body
Article on complex tics involving multiple regions of the body
Throat tics
Article on tics involving the throat in Tourette syndrome and tic disorders
Clenching fist tics
A clenched fist is normally an aggressive gesture. With a tic-disorder, a clenched fist comes from an unwanted urge, and not a sign of aggression. In ways, clenched fists tics can share similarities with tics like foot-stomping. They may appear
Neck tics
The neck and shoulders is a region often affected by tics. Information on these as well as a list of common tics.
Head, Hair and Face tics
Article focusing on tics that affect the hair, head and face region, with examples of common tics in this area of the body.
Skin-related tics
There are no reviews yet. Be the first one to write one. Skin-related tics can involve touching, rubbing, or picking at the skin. These can seem similar to compulsions seen in OCD and other conditions, and important to differentiate. Your
Tics involving the larynx/voice box
Article on tics involving the larynx/voice box (vocal/phonic)