Does your baby have infants torticollis? If the baby's head tilts to one side and they always seem to look in one direction the retort is yes. While some cases, called acquired torticollis, are more serious and are caused by a tumor or mass on the brain or spine, they are more rare. The more tasteless form of infants torticollis that babies are born with is sometimes called congential torticollis and can be positively fixed.
Infants Torticollis - What it is and How to Help Baby
Why does this happen? ordinarily it's how the baby might be positioned in the womb or straight through some kind of trauma during delivery. This trauma or injury causes a shortening or contracture of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. If you notice the baby's head tilting to one side and they have trouble tilting or turning to the other take them to the physician right away. Torticollis is positively corrected when found early.
Once the physician evaluates the baby he will suggest a stretching and exercise program for baby done either by the parents or a physical therapist. The baby's neck muscles are gently stretched and strengthend by massage and exercise. The parents can play with the child and encourage him to turn his head the other way straight through separate activities. They can hold a toy to his non-affected side or stand on non-affected side while talking to him. Place baby on tummy and hold toys above for him to look up at or during Stroller rides have Stroller toy in front for him to grasp.
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