Let’s talk about ALIGNMENT! When babies are in containers- it is sooooo important to make sure the hips, chest, neck, and head are all in alignment or straight. Often (as demonstrated in the pictures), their little bodies become contorted and if they have neck tightness, they will stay in that same position- ALL THE TIME! …
Causes of Torticollis! The most common cause of torticollis is in-utero crowding/constraint. This is especially true with multiples! The neck muscles tighten when there is no room to move the head/neck around. Sometimes this can even cause a traumatic birth which can exacerbate the neck involvement. The use of containers such as swings, bouncy seats …
How long will my baby need therapy for torticollis? This is a question we get asked all the time. Unfortunately, there is no clear cut answer because there are soooo many variables including: age of referral, severity, parental commitment/compliance, therapist experience and day to day routines. We can tell you what the research says but …
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NO helmet. NO head pillows. NO positioners. This is a beautiful example of how, when forces are applied correctly and at the right time, a head can be reshaped without a helmet. Notice the fullness in the right front and left back – this is what makes the skull more aligned and so much prettier! …
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Torticollis can cause many problems for babies including difficulty nursing and sleeping, which can be extremely disruptive. Unfortunately, the pressure of having a newborn can already be overwhelming, so parents sometimes don’t realize the importance of working with their baby to help improve this problem. Once they begin therapy for torticollis, they’re often amazed at the …
After the discovery in the early 90s that sleeping babies on their backs can prevent SIDS, we’ve seen a rise in torticollis and plagiocephalyin infants. But just because your baby sleeps that way doesn’t mean that he or she is destined for a flat head or a stiff neck. Taking a hands-on approach to parenting by holding your …
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For babies who develop torticollis, early intervention is often the key to resolving the issue. While torticollis causes can vary, this condition is frequently the result of cramped conditions in the womb. This is called “in-uterine constraint” and can cause babies to be born with a tight neck (torticollis). Sometimes we even see that the baby …
When you’re talking about preventing plagiocephaly and torticollis, correct positioning is absolutely essential. No matter what you’re doing, correct positioning helps your child avoid flat head syndrome and a tight neck. For moms and babies who are breastfeeding, good positioning can affect so much more than the shape of the baby’s head. Here are some suggestions that will …
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Unless you’ve dealt with it in your family, you may have never heard of torticollis. But, if your baby is experiencing torticollis, you are probably concerned and even a little frightened. Don’t worry! Infant torticollis is more common than you think, and early treatment is extremely effective. The important thing is to have an expert see …
Torticollis is difficult to treat. Plain and simple. Many therapists will tell you this, and many of us struggle with similar questions. How often should we treat it? What is considered “normal” progress? How does treatment change as the baby gets older? When is it necessary to recommend another therapist? When do we discharge the …
