Torticollis or twisted neck (tortum collum) of Italian origin "torti colli" is a vicious attitude of the head and neck, typically presenting with abnormal slope and rotation. Torticollis , also called cervical dystonia or wry neck, is a movement disorder with involuntary muscle contractions (i.e., dystonia), characterized by a twisted head and neck posture at the cervical spine region. This results from an atypical contraction of the sternocleidomastoid muscles, which connect the sternum and the associated left or right clavicle to the ipsilateral mastoid process, a bony prominence located just behind the ear. In general, contraction of the sternocleidomastoid ... Torticollis or wry neck is a disorder characterized by twisting of the neck muscles beyond their normal position. Read about causes, symptoms, stretches, and treatment. Learn all about torticollis , from its potential causes and symptoms, to how this condition is diagnosed and treated.
