torticollis causes
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)