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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.
1 During the baby's first few weeks, a soft lump may be felt in the affected neck muscle. 2  This lump is not painful and gradually goes away before the baby reaches 6 months of age. 3  One side of the face and head may flatten because the child always sleeps on one side.f you notice that your child holds his or her head tilted to one side, consult your pediatrician. He or she will discuss your child's general health, as well as ask specific questions about the torticollis symptoms.