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What causes the tightness or shortening of the neck muscle? Some times a traumatic birth injury causes stretching and scaring of the neck muscle. Congenital infant torticollis can also be caused by babyâs position in the womb. Torticollis is more common in situations where there is lack of space in the womb. For example with multiple births or when there is little amniotic fluid.
After a day of rest, a child's neck pain and head tilt should begin to go away but might not be completely gone for a few days. Take a look at your child's sleeping area if he or she first complained of torticollis after waking up. A lumpy pillow or toys in the bed can create an uncomfortable night of sleep.