The CRP blood test measures C-Reactive Protein, which indicates inflammation in your body. The level of CRP in your body will increase if you have inflammation present. There are other indicators of inflammation as well, including ESR, and taken along with CRP, they can be called acute phase reactants.
Definition. Torticollis (cervical dystonia or spasmodic torticollis) is a type of movement disorder in which the muscles controlling the neck cause sustained twisting or frequent jerking.
A comprehensive approach to the medical care of torticollis includes several treatment goals. All underlying reversible causes of torticollis should be explored and treated appropriately. Medications include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), benzodiazepines and other muscle relaxants, anticholinergics, and local intramuscular injections of botulinum toxin,or phenol.