Torticollis Neurogenic

Torticollis of neurogenic origin is a pathological condition that is characterized by tension or deformation of the cervical muscles associated with cerebrovascular accidents or diseases of the central nervous system. Most often, torticollis occurs in childhood (especially in newborns and small children), and its development is especially facilitated by insufficient feeding of the baby (that is, disruption of the digestive process).

When determining neurogenic torticollis, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of the disease that has arisen and, depending on the reasons for its occurrence, use various treatment methods. Torticollis often develops against the background of diseases of the central or peripheral nervous system, and therefore requires the participation of a neurologist. He also determines the need to use medications, massage, gymnastic exercises, and physical therapy to correct and treat torticollis. These activities complement physiotherapy and reflexology sessions.

Torticollis is one of the types of infantile paralysis, in which the nervous system is affected, as a result of which the normal activity of the vertebral motor segments is disrupted. Paralysis is a violation of the conduction of nerve impulses from the structures of the nervous system to the muscles or vice versa. In this case, the person has impaired conduction of impulses down to the affected muscles. Its inhibition is accompanied by weakness or fatigue. The causes of torticollis development can be serious intrauterine pathologies (most often caused by pathology of the fetal nervous system or intrauterine brain damage). Torticollis also develops due to hereditary pathologies, including autism. Diseases of the cervical spine and spinal injuries can also lead to this pathological condition. And complications can result in the development of kyphosis, scoliosis and many other disorders in the child.