{"id":4043,"date":"2025-11-11T12:28:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T12:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/?p=4043"},"modified":"2025-11-11T12:28:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T12:28:35","slug":"torticolis-causes-solutions-pour-se-liberer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/en\/torticolis-causes-solutions-pour-se-liberer\/","title":{"rendered":"All you need to know about Torticollis: causes, symptoms and solutions to free yourself from a blocked neck"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One morning, you wake up and it's impossible to turn your head without wincing. Your neck feels \"stuck\" and painful, and even the slightest twisting becomes an ordeal. You're probably suffering from\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/en\/solutions-efficaces-pour-soigner-torticolis\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3940\">torticollis<\/a><\/strong>A common but often misunderstood disorder. Let's find out together\u00a0<strong>its causes, symptoms and duration<\/strong>and above all\u00a0<strong>how to relieve it effectively<\/strong>\u00a0- naturally and sustainably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What causes torticollis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Le\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vidal.fr\/maladies\/appareil-locomoteur\/torticolis-mal-nuque.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.vidal.fr\/maladies\/appareil-locomoteur\/torticolis-mal-nuque.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">torticollis<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0corresponds to a\u00a0<strong>involuntary contracture of the neck muscles<\/strong>often on one side only, which partially blocks movement.<br>The most frequent causes are :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A false move<\/strong>\u00a0(wrong movement, abrupt neck position) ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bad posture<\/strong>particularly when sleeping or looking at a screen;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A cold snap or draught<\/strong>\u00a0causing a reflex contracture;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Significant stress<\/strong>which encourages cervical muscle tension;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More rarely, a\u00a0<strong>joint damage<\/strong>\u00a0or a\u00a0<strong>cervical hernia<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For some people, torticollis can also be\u00a0<strong>the consequence of a postural imbalance<\/strong>\u00a0or a\u00a0<strong>poor joint mobility<\/strong>\u00a0in the cervical vertebrae - which is why it is important to have a\u00a0<strong>balance sheet <a href=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/en\/osteopathie-centre-medical\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"3515\">osteopathic<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/en\/disciplines-kinesitherapie\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2298\">kinesitherapy<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image4043_975637-62.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image4043_975637-62 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:507px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image4043_975637-62.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image4043_975637-62 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image4043_975637-62 figure{max-width:507px;}.kb-image4043_975637-62 .image-is-svg, .kb-image4043_975637-62 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image4043_975637-62 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image4043_975637-62\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-I0tgMq10iAE-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"femme souffrant d'un torticolis\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-4044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-I0tgMq10iAE-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-I0tgMq10iAE-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-I0tgMq10iAE-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-I0tgMq10iAE-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-I0tgMq10iAE-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-I0tgMq10iAE-unsplash-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can you tell if it's torticollis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The signs are characteristic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pain located on one side of the neck, sometimes radiating to the shoulder or head;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeling of\u00a0<strong>stiffness or blocking<\/strong>\u00a0in movements ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty turning the head or keeping it upright;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sometimes,\u00a0<strong>headaches, mild dizziness or upper back pain<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Not to be confused with<\/strong>\u00a0with cervical pain of nerve origin (cervicobrachialgia) or inflammatory pain.<br>If the pain is\u00a0<strong>intense, associated with fever, nausea or loss of strength<\/strong>You should seek medical advice as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does a torticollis last?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, a&nbsp;<strong>simple torticollis disappears in 3 to 7 days<\/strong>.<br>However, if it persists for more than a week, or if it recurs regularly, this may indicate :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a\u00a0<strong>joint imbalance<\/strong>\u00a0;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a\u00a0<strong>chronic muscular tension<\/strong>\u00a0;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or a\u00a0<strong>deeper posture problems<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, a&nbsp;<strong>osteopathy or physiotherapy consultation<\/strong>&nbsp;to identify the cause and prevent recurrence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I relieve a stiff neck?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Apply heat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;<strong>hot water bottle<\/strong>&nbsp;or a&nbsp;<strong>heating patch<\/strong>&nbsp;relaxes contracted muscles and promotes local circulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Gently massage the area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;<strong>light self-massage<\/strong>&nbsp;with a relaxing oil (arnica, wintergreen, lavender) can help relieve tension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Avoid sudden movements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not force the neck to rotate. Keep it in a comfortable position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. In the event of severe pain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;<strong>anti-inflammatory<\/strong>&nbsp;or a&nbsp;<strong>muscle relaxant<\/strong>&nbsp;prescribed by your doctor may be useful temporarily.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image4043_dea862-72.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image4043_dea862-72 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:459px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image4043_dea862-72.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image4043_dea862-72 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image4043_dea862-72 figure{max-width:459px;}.kb-image4043_dea862-72 .image-is-svg, .kb-image4043_dea862-72 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image4043_dea862-72 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image4043_dea862-72\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-u8h05JY4yuw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"douleurs de torticolis\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-4045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-u8h05JY4yuw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-u8h05JY4yuw-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-u8h05JY4yuw-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-u8h05JY4yuw-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-u8h05JY4yuw-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-u8h05JY4yuw-unsplash-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you unblock a stiff neck?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is&nbsp;<strong>we strongly advise against \"cracking\" your neck yourself<\/strong>&nbsp;This could aggravate the contracture.<br>The best approach is based on appropriate care:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>At <a href=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/en\/notre-equipe\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"998\">the osteopath<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The osteopath looks for the origin of the blockage: articular, muscular or postural.<br>Through&nbsp;<strong>gentle, precise techniques<\/strong>he :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>restores cervical mobility,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>deeply relaxes muscles,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>improves blood and nerve circulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach encourages\u00a0<strong>quick recovery<\/strong>\u00a0and limits the risk of recurrence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>At the <a href=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/en\/notre-equipe\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"998\">physiotherapist<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The physiotherapist supports recovery by :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>from\u00a0<strong>relaxing massages<\/strong>\u00a0;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>from\u00a0<strong>soft mobility exercises<\/strong>\u00a0;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and a\u00a0<strong>postural re-education<\/strong>\u00a0to strengthen neck and shoulder muscles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One or two sessions are often enough to&nbsp;<strong>regain full amplitude<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>prevent chronic neck pain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image4043_0168b8-16.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image4043_0168b8-16 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:498px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image4043_0168b8-16.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image4043_0168b8-16 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image4043_0168b8-16 figure{max-width:498px;}.kb-image4043_0168b8-16 .image-is-svg, .kb-image4043_0168b8-16 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image4043_0168b8-16 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image4043_0168b8-16\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-xuSQGMpg4Gg-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"kin\u00e9sith\u00e9rapeute ou ost\u00e9opathe soignant un torticolis\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-4046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-xuSQGMpg4Gg-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-xuSQGMpg4Gg-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-xuSQGMpg4Gg-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-xuSQGMpg4Gg-unsplash-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-xuSQGMpg4Gg-unsplash-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/getty-images-xuSQGMpg4Gg-unsplash-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips to prevent stiff neck<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adopt a\u00a0<strong>good posture at work<\/strong>eye-level screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleep with a\u00a0<strong>fitted pillow<\/strong>\u00a0to your body shape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid\u00a0<strong>direct draughts on the back of the neck<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice\u00a0<strong>regular gentle stretching<\/strong>\u00a0neck and shoulders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In case of stress, think about\u00a0<strong>breathing or relaxation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In a nutshell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Questions<\/th><th>Quick answers<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cause<\/strong><\/td><td>Muscular contracture due to incorrect movement, poor posture, cold or stress.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Recognise<\/strong><\/td><td>Pain and blockage on one side of the neck, stiffness, difficulty turning the head.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td>Usually 3 to 7 days.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Relieve<\/strong><\/td><td>Warmth, rest, gentle massage, osteo\/physiotherapy consultation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Unlock<\/strong><\/td><td>Don't force yourself! Osteopathy and physiotherapy are the most effective.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You wake up one morning and it's impossible to turn your head without wincing. 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