Paediatric Chiropractic Homecare Edition

Disclaimer: this advice is general only and isn't specific to you and your child's needs. It's intended for educational purposes only. If you have any concerns please check in with us (if you’re a client) or with your local health practitioner if you’re not.

Also note that Sandy is using a doll and over exaggerating the movement in order for you to see what she’s doing. Please be gentle with your baby.

Torticollis is a contracture of the SCM muscle (Sternocleidomastoid) and causes a head tilt one direction anda. rotation to the opposite side.

Baby musculoskeletal imabalcnes can cause a myriad of symptoms and signs including feeding difficulty, breast preference, head or neck rotation preference. If left unresovled it can possibly lead to positional plagiocephaly.

A few home care tips that might help to compliment your gently chiropractic adjustments include a held lateral flexion stretch

SIDELYING NECK STRETCH

Firmly hold your baby in a tiger-in-the-tree type hold. ie. On a diagonal position across your arm, facing outwards.
Hold the down-side shoulder (left in this case) down with your underneath arm ~ to maintain a slight bit of traction
Use your other hand to gently hold over baby’s left ear;
Gently bring their right ear toward their right shoulder - giving a side bend stretch!
Remember to do both sides.

Most importantly…
Be gentle and listen to your baby’s cues. If you’re ever unsure, consult a paediatric chiro or osteo or your child’s healthcare provider for guidance.
If you are a client of ours and need some clarification or help simply SMS us on 0491 064 117. Or ask us next time you’re in.

If you’re not a client but you’ve stumbled across this page we highly recommend booking in with your local paediatric chiropractor for an assessment before beginning these exercises.

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