Congenital Muscular Torticollis

Congenital muscular torticollis, also called twisted neck or wryneck, is a condition in which an infant holds his or her head tilted to one side and has difficulty turning the head.

In congenital torticollis, the muscle that extends down the side of the neck - the sternocleidomastoid muscle -- is tight and shortened. For most babies, stretching exercises and simple changes in how the infant is held or positioned will gradually lengthen the muscle and correct the problem.

Disabilities of the neck and spine are specialties of our board-certified orthopedic surgeons. Whether your neck pain is caused by repetitive stress, injury or disease, we can properly diagnose problems and provide treatments that restore a more pain-free condition. Visit our website for more information and to schedule an appointment.