Treatment Options For Torticollis

Torticollis, also called wry neck, is a medical condition that causes contraction of the muscles in the neck, and results in the head being twisted to the side or being held in a downward position. The condition typically presents at birth or within the first three months of an infant's life. Signs of torticollis include titling the head in a particular direction, showing a preference for looking at things over the shoulder instead of turning the head, and having one shoulder higher than the other. In infants, some cases of torticollis resolve without treatment.