Question
Can a newborn with torticollis receive massage therapy?
Answer
Newborns with torticollis can be treated with massage therapy. This condition, often referred to as torticollis, is characterized by an infant’s head tilting to one side, sometimes accompanied by tightness or nodules in the neck muscles. The goal of treatment is to relax the affected muscles and correct the head position. However, whether surgery is necessary should be determined by a professional physician based on the confirmed symptoms. For children troubled by newborn diseases, parents should immediately take their child to the doctor to avoid misunderstandings and receive timely symptomatic treatment. Parents should closely monitor their child’s symptoms and do their best to help their child receive timely treatment for the disease.