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What Causes Torticollis-chronic Pain/3?
Torticollis is a twisted neck in which the head is tipped to one side, while the chin is turned to the other.
Alternative Names
Wry neck; Loxia
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Torticollis may be:
- Inherited: Due to specific changes in your genes
- Acquired: Develops as a result of damage to the nervous system or muscles
If the condition occurs without a known cause, it is called idiopathic torticollis.
Torticollis may develop in childhood or adulthood. Congenital torticollis (present at...
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