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Treatment for Torticollis
When we speak of torticollis we refer to a twisting of the neck where the head tipped to one side while the chin to the other makes. Torticollis can be acquired from hereditary or be acquired during childhood or adulthood.
Some of the symptoms of torticollis are enlarged neck muscles, shoulder elevation on the affected side, stiff neck muscles, neck pain, headaches and limited range of motion.
Treatment of congenital torticollis should stretch the shortened neck muscle. In the case of infants and children passive stretching and positioning. In the event that no result can opt for a surgical cutting of the muscle.
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