Disclaimer: this advice is general only and isn't specific to you and your child's needs unless prescribed for you by the chiropractors at Nomad Chiropractic. Note that torticollis is a symptom not a diagnosis so if you haven’t already had your baby/child checked by a paediatric health professional we highly recommend that you do. This video is intended for educational purposes only; and if you have any concerns please check in with you local health practitioner.
TORTICOLLIS “WRYNECK” - HOME EXERCISES
Join Chiropractor Karli Plowright as she demonstrates some home exercises that may help you and your baby with torticollis/wryneck.
1) Sidelying stretch
Securely hold your baby with their back toward you
Involved side down/on your arm
gently cup your baby’s ear with your other hand
gently stretch in the opposite direction (do not force it) ie. bring ear toward shoulder
Repeat on the other side
2) Football hold shoulder rotations
Securely hold your baby in a football hold (tummy on your arm)
Involved side accessible
gently bring their arm up in a circular motion (do not force it)
Repeat on the other side
3) Intentional cuddle
Hold your baby toward you
Rotate their head to the side they do not prefer (do not force it)
Hold your baby toward you in this position for 5-10mins or as long as is tolerable/possible
Other homecare tips:
Place your baby on the floor/in their bouncer etc in such a way that they would need to turn their head in the direction they don’t like in order to follow your voice
Tummy time!
Have your baby assessed by a paediatric chiropractor, osteopath, physiotherapist (or similar) to find the cause of the torticollis
We hope this helps!
Get in touch if you have any questions/queries.
NOMAD CHIROPRACTIC IN MOSMAN NSW HAS A PREGNANCY AND PAEDIATRIC FOCUS.
Book in online with your Mosman Chiropractors Lucy Bartlett, Karli Plowright and Sandy Ghobrial at www.nomadchiropractic.com.au
Located at: Suite 1, 563 Military Road Mosman NSW 2088 (rear entry -- find the cacti and you'll see our door!)
For More Paediatric focussed home exercises head to: https://www.nomadchiropractic.com.au/baby-exercises