Identifying Torticollis & Head Flattening Infant
If you’re like me, you think all babies are adorable and anything silly or asymmetrical that they do is even MORE adorable. But in reality, if your baby is constantly looking to one side or developing a flat spot on the back of their heads, you may want to get them evaluated for torticollis.
Torticollis is a condition that impacts the neck muscles of your little one. Babies often develop torticollis due to positioning in the uterus and can be treated in infancy!
In this conversation, we discuss:
What is torticollis?
What causes it?
How do you know if a baby has torticollis?
Why is there an increase in babies needing helmets now?
Can you help prevent babies from getting head flattening/helmets?
How does torticollis affect development and milestones?
What does physical therapy treatment for torticollis include?
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This post was written by Dr. Rebecca Maidansky, PT, DPT, owner and founder of Lady Bird Physical Therapy. Rebecca is a pelvic floor physical therapist in Austin, TX and founded Lady Bird Physical Therapy in 2019. She is the creator of Birth Preparation and Postpartum Planning, Baby Steps Fitness and the head writer and editor of The Pelvic Press.
Rebecca is a passionate writer and vocal advocate for pelvic health and the importance of improving access to perinatal care. She believes strongly that many common pregnancy pains and postpartum symptoms can be eased or even prevented with basic education and care.
She created this blog to help all birthing people manage common pregnancy pains, prepare for birth and recover postpartum.