Understanding Torticollis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments - ChiroRéseau Gatineau – Clinique Solutions Discales Outaouais
If you experience intense neck pain accompanied by stiffness at the nape and difficulty moving your head, you may be suffering from torticollis. This contraction of the cervical muscles, often caused by poor posture or repetitive movements, can make neck movements difficult and uncomfortable, limiting your ability to turn your head. If you are wondering what to do in case of torticollis, know that a consultation with a chiropractor can be beneficial to relieve your pain and restore your neck’s mobility. Torticollis is a contraction of the neck muscles that causes pain and stiffness in the cervical region, thus limiting head movements. The affected person tends to keep their head tilted to the right or left, depending on which side is less painful. There are several types of torticollis. Here are the main ones:Congenital torticollis is observed in newborn babies. It often results from the baby’s poor position in the uterus during pregnancy.
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