Torticollis
Torticollis
Concept Torticollis is characterized by neck rigidity,soreness and pain in the neck with difficult turning or limited movement on one side of the neck
Concept ⚫ Torticollis is characterized by neck rigidity,soreness and pain in the neck with difficult turning or limited movement on one side of the neck
Etiology and Pathogenesis Torticollis is usually caused by an awkward sleeping position,or invasion of wind cold into the local meridians and collaterals,leading to poor circulation of qi and blood,poor nourishment of tendons and tendon spasms
Etiology and Pathogenesis ⚫ Torticollis is usually caused by an awkward sleeping position,or invasion of wind cold into the local meridians and collaterals, leading to poor circulation of qi and blood,poor nourishment of tendons and tendon spasms
Differentiation Main Manifestations:Most patients feel neck rigidity and muscular soreness and pain early in the morning.They have limited movement with difficulty in turning from side to side.The pain may also radiate towards the shoulder and arm
Differentiation ⚫ Main Manifestations:Most patients feel neck rigidity and muscular soreness and pain early in the morning. They have limited movement with difficulty in turning from side to side.The pain may also radiate towards the shoulder and arm
● Accompanying Symptoms and Signs:Headache,chilliness Tongue and pulse:A normal tongue coating and pulse condition
⚫ Accompanying Symptoms and Signs:Headache, chilliness ⚫ Tongue and pulse:A normal tongue coating and pulse condition