Question
At 30 days old, a newborn is found to have a harder right side of the neck, suspected congenital torticollis, and inquires about the appropriate timing for treatment.
Answer
Early treatment primarily involves manual massage and manipulation to prevent muscle contracture, with most cases expected to heal without surgery with continuous treatment. If the condition does not improve, surgical treatment can be considered after the child turns 1 year old. Children have weaker immune systems and are prone to related issues, so parents should promptly take their child to the hospital for examination and treatment, and regularly conduct health checks.