1 Use your lancing device on the side of your fingertip to get a drop of blood. 2  Touch and hold the edge of the test strip to the drop of blood, and wait for the result. 3  Your blood glucose level will appear on the meter's display.
Some causes of acquired torticollis include: 1  a mild (usually viral) infection. 2  minor trauma to the head and neck. 3  gastroesophageal reflux (GERD)  respiratory and soft-tissue infections of the 1  neck. abnormalities in the cervical spine (such as atlantoaxial subluxation)  vision problems (called ocular torticollis)
Surgery to correct the neck muscle may be done in the preschool years, if other treatment methods fail. Torticollis that is caused by damage to the nervous system, spine, or muscles is treated by finding the cause of the disorder and treating it. Depending on the cause, treatment may include: Applying heat, traction to the neck, and massage to help relieve head and neck pain.