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What can I do about it congenital torticollis and a very asymmetrical face? (Photo)

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mrm2407Jun 10, 2021

Hi! I was born with congenital torticollis which makes my sternocleidomastoid muscle very tight, therefore throwing off the symmetry of my face. Is there anything I can do to fix this?

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