TORTICOLLIS

It is exhibited by a cramp in the neck muscles with intense pain.
Symptoms an intense pain in the neck and the inability to move it.

Causes
It may be caused by stress,the misalignment of a vertebra in the neck causing a nerve in this region to be
pinched.
By a viral type infections as in the cases of cold which embeds itself in these muscles producing the previously effects.
It may also be caused by a lack of any muscular nutrient such as vitamin E, calcium and magnesium.

Symptoms

• Headache
• Head tremor
• Neck pain
• Shoulder that is higher than the other
• Stiffness of the neck muscles
• Swelling of the neck muscles (possibly present at birth)

Treatment
Treating torticollis that is present at birth involves stretching the shortened neck muscle. Passive stretching and positioning are used in infants and small children. In passive stretching, something is used to hold the body part in a certain position. This could be a device such as a strap, a person, or something else. These treatments are often successful, especially if they are started within 3 months of birth.

Since this problem may come from any type of virus, it is recommended to strengthen the immune system and fight the infection with bee propolis and garlic.it is also recommended to take nutrient for the muscles such as vitamin E, B1 , B5, B6 and mineral (calcium and magnesium)aloe vera with eucalyptus lotion is recommended as a sedative ,massaging it in until it penetrates.