1 You may not be able to move your head without pain. 2  Torticollis is caused by severe muscle contraction on one side of the neck, causing the head to be tilted to one side. 3  The chin is usually rotated toward the opposite side of the neck.
This type of arthritis can be traced to a breakdown in your joint cartilage, and itâs linked with inflammation. Hips, knees, spine, hands and feet are most commonly affected. Rheumatoid arthritis is a known autoimmune disease which causes inflammation in the fluid of the joint.
Inflammation of the joints can be caused by a broken bone, a bacterial or viral infection, auto-immune disease, or general wear-and-tear on the body. This inflammation may lead to acute (short-term) or chronic (long term) arthritis. The exact cause of arthritis, however, is often unknown.