Neck Pain

Introduction Pain in the neck can have many different causes. Mainly posture problems and chronically overstrained, tense muscles cause the pain in the neck area. With increasing age, signs of wear and tear in the cervical spine come to the fore. This often results not only in neck pain, but often the mobility of the … Neck Pain

Congenital muscular torticollis

Synonyms: torticollis, congenital muscular torticollis English: wry neck, loxia Definition The torticollis is a general term for a disease that ultimately results in a crooked posture of the head. There are different forms of torticollis, which have different causes and symptoms. A rough classification is made according to whether the torticollis is congenital or acquired. … Congenital muscular torticollis

Summary | Congenital muscular torticollis

Summary The torticollis is a collective term for a number of different malpositions of the neck with many possible causes. The congenital muscular torticollis is a congenital malformation of the sternocleidomastoid muscle (superficial neck muscle). The muscle is shortened and thickened due to various factors so that it no longer fulfils its function properly. This … Summary | Congenital muscular torticollis

KiSS Syndrome

Definition The KiSS syndrome is a malposition in the area of the upper cervical spine and the upper cervical joint, which occurs in infancy and can persist into adulthood. This malposition leads to a visible malposition, which has led to the synonym torticollis. It is also seen as the trigger for various behavioral disorders. The … KiSS Syndrome

Causes | KiSS Syndrome

Causes The cause of the KiSS syndrome is considered to be the increased stress on the upper cervical joints during prenatal or birth. Already in the uterus, a head end position or a multiple pregnancy can lead to an incorrect loading of the upper cervicals. During childbirth, prolonged contractions can cause recurrent pressure on the … Causes | KiSS Syndrome