Torticollis
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Torticollis is a contracture or tension of the neck muscles that tilts and turns the head to one side, making it difficult to move it normally and causing discomfort or pain.
Common causes: It is usually due to poor postures, sleeping in a bad position, sudden movements, or muscle tension; in babies it can be present from birth.
When to see a doctor? If the pain is intense, does not improve within a few days, recurs frequently, or is accompanied by other symptoms, it is advisable to have it checked.
Which specialist treats it? The orthopedist is the professional of reference, and in children the pediatric orthopedist; the general practitioner can guide the first approach. Having it assessed by a professional helps to recover mobility and rule out other causes.
Data on 294 doctors who treat torticollis
Which specialist treats torticollis?
Torticollis can be treated by an orthopedist, a specialist in muscles, bones, and joints, or by a general practitioner as a first point of contact. See a specialist if your neck remains stiff or tilted and the pain does not improve within a few days.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in torticollis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Diego Alejandro Oliva Vallejo
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Alejandra Elizabeth Villagrán Guerrero
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Rogelio García Cruz
Frequently asked questions
What is torticollis?
Torticollis is a contracture or tension of the neck muscles that tilts and turns the head to one side, making it difficult to move it normally and causing discomfort or pain.
Which doctor treats torticollis?
Torticollis can be treated by an orthopedist, a specialist in muscles, bones, and joints, or by a general practitioner as a first point of contact. See a specialist if your neck remains stiff or tilted and the pain does not improve within a few days.