This affection is somewhat similar to lumbago and has been treated with like success. Begin with massage over the sterno-cleido-mastoid and continue with pressing and shaking. A few (in the beginning passive) movements will finish the treatment. Though at first painful, the patient will in a few days be relieved by the treatment.

The following movements may be used:

1. S. or susp. bending of head.

2. S. turning of head.

3. S. rotation of head.