I have one my neck muscle crossed. My neck always seems to be little tilted. Because of that my face is tilted and slant.

Question

At time neck will be tilted ie. Due to birth problem called congenital torticollis for which the neck muscle will get tilted on the opposite side of the contraction. We advise you to use hard cervical collar which will be helpful for you so that you can prevent the muscle pain which is happening due to the contracture of the neck muscles.

Julie Mercy J David · Accepted Answer

At time neck will be tilted ie. Due to birth problem called congenital torticollis for which the neck muscle will get tilted on the opposite side of the contraction. We advise you to use hard cervical collar which will be helpful for you so that you can prevent the muscle pain which is happening due to the contracture of the neck muscles.

Dev Anand Ramanathan · Answer

Regards lybrate-user. I concur with Dr. Julie in regard to torticollis (which means "asymmetrical head or neck position due to a potential problem in the neck muscles or bones"). Posture of neck is dependent on balance of musculature and it could be influenced by constant positioning of head towards any 1 direction (rotation or side bent). The dysfunctional posture could be developmental (i.e. From birth or early onset) or from adopting bad postures. Also to note, if you feel there is worsening of the posture as compared to before, it will be advisable to consult a physician or physiotherapist to get evaluated. Treatment suggestible for the condition will be stretching & strengthening exercises for neck muscles, postural education and awareness to avoid bad postures. My recommendation would be to consult a physician or physiotherapist and undergo an evaluation, so it could be treated appropriately.