{"id":879,"date":"2023-04-26T22:06:44","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T22:06:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/?p=879"},"modified":"2023-04-26T22:06:50","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T22:06:50","slug":"all-about-torticollis-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/all-about-torticollis-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Torticollis Syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>What is Torticollis?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torticollis also known as a &#8220;Wry Neck&#8221; is a debilitating neck injury that can last up to several months depending on its severity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How Does Torticollis Occur?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Incorrect Posture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/what-is-the-best-pillow-for-neck-pain\/\">Bad Pillow<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/sleeping-positions-whats-best-for-you\/\">Bad Sleeping Position<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/top-4-gym-exercises-for-posture\/\">Strenuous Activity<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Incorrect Lifting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Symptoms Of Torticollis!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/neck-pain\">Neck Pain<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/headaches\">Headaches<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Jaw Pain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/5-benefits-of-taking-magnesium\/\">Cramping<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Loss Of Neck Motion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things To Avoid When You Have Torticollis!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Exercise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Strenuous Activity&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/the-truth-about-desk-work-and-back-pain\/\">Desk Work<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/the-teenage-hunch\/\">Seated Activity<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How To Fix Torticollis?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/how-to-find-a-great-chiropractor\/\">See A Chiropractor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/how-important-is-stretching\/\">Mobility\/Stretching<\/a> (if possible)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How Can A Chiropractor Help?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/why-chiropractic\">Chiropractors<\/a> use techniques to adjust the spinal joint that is stuck and inflamed. This is the usual cause of Torticollis and in turn muscles tense up to protect the joint that is in strife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are someone that is suffering from Torticollis <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/about\">our team<\/a> of chiropractors at <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/\">The Melbourne Chiropractor<\/a> are able to help with your debilitating neck pain! We use various methods to help free up the muscles and reduce the tension of the joint!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/broadmeadows-chiropractor\">Broadmeadows<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/westmeadows-chiropractor\">Westmeadows<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/fawkner-chiropractor\">Fawkner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=427%2C180&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"TMClogo.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?w=854&amp;ssl=1 854w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=768%2C324&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/\">https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Torticollis? 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