Corona del Mar High's John Humphreys (6) hangs on for a first-quarter touchdown catch in spite of the defensive efforts of Downey's Brenden Hodge in the quarterfinals of the CIF Southern Section Division 4 playoffs on Friday. (Christine Cotter)
Torticollis, also known as a crick in the neck, wry neck or loxia, is a dystonic condition defined by an abnormal, asymmetrical head or neck position, which may be due to a variety of causes. The term torticollis is derived from the Latin words tortus for twisted and collum for neck.
Causes of Torticollis in children. This section discusses 17 medical conditions causing Torticollis in children. A simple discussion of these causes with additional information is below. Causes in Children: Torticollis in children. Some of the causes in children for Torticollis in children may include: Congenital muscular torticollis.