Frequently Asked Questions about Torticollis

3. Could this be a case of Cervical Dystonia?

Although the vast majority of torticollis cases rank as minor irritations, the condition occasionally assumes a more severe form. Cervical dystonia affects those over the age of 40. Its English name, spasmodic torticollis, describes how it manifests itself in abnormal neck muscle movements. The sufferer loses control over these muscles so their neck and head may twist around or go backward, forward and sideways. This illness strikes with various degrees of severity. No cure is available, but regular botulinum toxin injections help.