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.
Osteoarthritis happens when the cartilage in your joints breaks down causing pain, stiffness, and swelling. Torticollis are spasms of the neck muscles causing neck pain and stiffness, tilted head, and more. Cellulitis, a bacterial infection of the skin, causes red, tender skin that is usually swollen and warm. Redness, swelling, pain, itching, bumps are common symptoms of insect bites.