Question
A 20-year-old child, after recovering from a stiff neck, discovered a neck tilt. They went to the hospital for a cervical X-ray, which showed no abnormalities. The child did not exhibit neck tilt in photos from when they were 6 years old, had a slight tilt at the age of 12, and then developed a misshapen face at the age of 16. Currently, there is a noticeable muscle tension on one side of the neck, and the child is unsure how to handle it.
Answer
Based on the description, the child’s neck tilt may be spasmodic torticollis. It is recommended to visit the rehabilitation department of your local hospital for treatment, which may involve massage and tugging of the sternocleidomastoid muscle to relieve pain. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish you good health!