Torticollis is not just a sore neck:it is a muscle spasm caused by a contracture of the neck muscles. In general, it takes us by surprise (and often upon waking). Results ? We're all blocked and we can't move our head without the movement being very painful , sometimes even in the shoulders and arms.
It can have several known causes:a cold snap, bad posture, trauma or stress, which leads to muscle contractions. But if it repoints regularly, it is mainly because we did not solve the problem the first time. No, a good hair dryer and a Doliprane are not always enough. If it comes back, it may be due to a shock that caused an anomaly, to osteoarthritis (yes, even if young !), ligament weakness…
We go straight to the doctor, who can determine the real cause, which we don't necessarily think about:it can be quite simple (thanks to the air conditioning permanently above our heads in the open space!), or more serious. Depending on the case, we will go through the physiotherapist box which will help us to solve the problem with in-depth massages , electrical devices, stretching... If it is temporary and benign, an osteopath will be more appropriate to remove the blockage in one session.
If you plan to cure it yourself and naturally, the first thing to do to cure a torticollis is to affix a heat source to the painful area; the heat will indeed promote blood circulation and muscle relaxation. A heat source that will offer you a hot shower, hot water bottle, cherry stone cushion, hot wet towel...
