A rare condition in which the neck muscles contract, causing the head to twist to one side. Torticollis can be inherited and is seen soon after birth. This form may resolve without treatment. The most common type causes the chin to pull toward the shoulder. Symptoms include a limited range of head motion, headache or neck pain. Injecting botulinum toxin into the affected muscles often reduces the symptoms of torticollis. Physiotherapy or surgery may also be required.

Cause Of Torticollis

Some causes of acquired torticollis include: A mild (usually viral) infection.
Minor trauma to the head and neck.
Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD)
Respiratory and soft-tissue infections of the neck.
Abnormalities in the cervical spine (such as atlantoaxial subluxation)
Vision problems (called ocular torticollis

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