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.
The treatment for torticollis is aimed at relaxation of the contracted muscles of the neck which are involved. These treatments can include drugs, physical devices, botulin toxin, as well as surgery. In many individuals, torticollis will resolve by itself in several days to a few weeks.