The Importance Of Early Treatment For Torticollis

 It's easy to spot the early symptoms of Torticollis. If you see that your baby seems to prefer tilting her head to one side all the time, whether during play or sleeping time, it may be time to ask yourself if she has this condition. The baby may develop a flat spot on her head from keeping her head turned to that side always, and there may also be some head tremors present.







Most parents interpret this as normal, attributing it to the weak neck muscles of the baby. However, it's very important to be vigilant to provide treatment as early as possible to avoid later complications. 






Getting your child diagnosed with torticollis is important since the condition may cause the head to become asymmetrical due to the head constantly being turned to the side. Fortunately, most children are diagnosed with the condition within the first few months of their life, since pediatricians are well-versed in the signs of this ailment. The doctor may ask for x-rays, ultrasounds and an examination of the hips and kidneys.





Treatment for torticollis can vary, however chiropractic treatment for torticollis may be an option that is all natural and safe. Although parent's may be hesitant to take their infant to the chiropractor, remember that there are chiropractors who specialized in working on infants, so getting your child this type of treatment isn't as risky as you may think. Babies with torticollis usually experience subluxations in the upper cervical spinal area. Subluxations are dysfunctions in the vertebra that are causing blockages in the body.






Chiropractic may help clear those blockages through manipulations to the spine. Some doctor's feel that chiropractic care can be a great addition to a healthcare program, since it may be able to manage the health of the spine and nervous system. When dealing with torticollis specifically, chiropractic focuses on reducing those cervical subluxations. Through manipulation of the spine, cranial alignment and soft tissue therapy, chiropractic techniques may be able to bring about a solution to childhood torticollis.






Torticollis can be easily treated if it's caught early. With your loving care, regular stretching and strengthening exercises, physical therapy, and chiropractic care, your baby will not need to grow up with Torticollis and its attendant complications.

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