Question
At 2 months old, my baby has been discovered to have torticollis. Is this something to worry about?
Answer
It is important to promptly visit a regular hospital for diagnosis and rule out the possibility of bony torticollis. If it is a muscular torticollis, gentle manual manipulation can be used for passive traction correction, tilting the baby’s head towards the healthy direction, bringing the ear close to the shoulder, and performing movements in the opposite direction of the deformity. In addition, massage the swelling and apply regional heat compresses, repeating 15 to 20 times a day, with each session lasting 4 to 6 times. In daily life, pay attention to correcting the baby’s posture. If conservative treatment fails to correct it, surgery may be necessary.