Torticollis is a condition where the neck muscles tighten or spasm, causing the head to tilt to one side, making it hard to turn normally. It can be present at birth or develop later, and in babies it’s often linked to a tight neck muscle that affects how they hold their head. In older children and adults, it can happen suddenly from muscle strain, injury, or even infection. While it may look concerning, torticollis is usually treatable, often with gentle stretching, physical therapy, or addressing the underlying cause. Early attention helps most people recover well and regain comfortable, natural movement of the neck.
Physical therapy is one of the most effective ways to treat torticollis. Physical therapy helps the neck to move the way it’s meant to again. A therapist gently stretches the tight muscles, strengthens the ones that aren’t doing enough work, and guides the head back toward a more natural position. For babies, this early support can make a big difference in how they grow, move, and develop. For older children and adults, physical therapy helps ease pain, improve posture, and restore comfortable motion through hands‑on techniques and simple exercises to practice at home. With steady, consistent care, most people see real improvement and often a full return to normal neck movement.
Contact us to schedule a consultation with one of our expert physical therapists. We'll work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to you or your child's individual needs and goals.
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