Massage Techniques for Newborn Torticollis

There’s no need to worry about newborn torticollis. You can apply talcum powder or high-quality powder to protect the skin on the neck, then gently rub the affected area with the pad of your fingers, twice or thrice a day, for about 5 to 10 minutes each time. After rubbing, hold the baby’s head with both hands to perform passive neck exercises, such as gently bending the neck left and right 10 to 15 times, and rotating the head left and right 10 to 15 times. Additionally, when the child is suckling, allow the head to hang down to the healthy side, or support the head with your arm to tilt it towards the healthy side; this will provide excessive compensation. After adopting these methods, there will be a noticeable effect on both sides, and the patient can recover within 4 to 6 weeks.
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Massage Therapy for Newborn Jaundice

Newborns may develop physiological jaundice a few days after birth. Massage therapy has little effect. The main treatment methods include blue light therapy, oral administration of arctium luteum granules, and intravenous therapy. It is crucial to lower the bilirubin levels promptly to avoid serious complications such as bilirubin encephalopathy and kernicterus.
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