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Torticollis is a condition where your baby’s neck muscles cause their head to twist and tilt to one side. It may look like your infant’s neck is rotated at an odd angle. The top of their head may be tilted to one side and their chin may be tilted to the other side.Torticollis is also called wryneck. Torticollis comes from the Latin words “tortus,” which means twisted, and “collum,” which means neck. Torticollis is fairly common in babies and children. Torticollis may be present at birth (congenital). Or it may develop later in infancy or childhood (acquired).
Symptoms and Causes:
Short, tight sternocleidomastoid muscles (SCMs) can cause torticollis, a condition in which your baby’s head twists and tilts to one side.
Short, tight sternocleidomastoid muscles can cause torticollis.
Torticollis is a condition where your baby’s neck muscles cause their head to twist and tilt to one side. It may look like your infant’s neck is rotated at an odd angle. The top of their head may be tilted to one side and their chin may be tilted to the other side.
Torticollis is also called wryneck. Torticollis comes from the Latin words “tortus,” which means twisted, and “collum,” which means neck. Torticollis is fairly common in babies and children. Torticollis may be present at birth (congenital). Or it may develop later in infancy or childhood (acquired).
Congenital torticollis is the most common type of torticollis. It’s usually painless to your infant. You may not notice it until your baby is a few weeks old. Once they start to gain more control of their head, you may spot it.
Acquired torticollis usually occurs in the first four to six months of your baby’s life or later. You may notice it suddenly or it may come on more slowly. Acquired torticollis may be harmless (benign) or it may be a sign of a more serious health issue.
Symptoms and Causes
What are the symptoms of torticollis?
Symptoms of congenital torticollis may include:
Your baby’s head tilts to one side and chin tilts to the other side.
Limited movement of your baby’s head and neck.
One of your baby’s shoulders is higher than the other.
Neck muscle tightness or stiffness.
Swollen neck muscles.
Small pea-sized lump in one of your baby’s neck muscles.
Most often, stretching exercises and position changes can treat congenital torticollis. Your baby’s healthcare provider will teach you how to stretch your baby’s neck muscles. You’ll need to gently move your baby’s head to the opposite side. You’ll want to practice torticollis stretches several times a day. Over time, slowly increase the movements.
For position changes, lay your baby on their back with their head positioned to the opposite side during naps and at bedtime. When your baby’s awake, move toys and other objects so they have to practice turning their neck in the opposite direction
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