Gentle Chiropractic Care for Infant Torticollis | Austin Life Chiropractic
Torticollis is a condition commonly seen in infants and young children where the neck muscles become tight or imbalanced, causing the head to tilt to one side. It can make simple movements like turning the head or breastfeeding difficult and uncomfortable for your baby.
At Austin Life Chiropractic, we specialize in safe, gentle pediatric chiropractic care to help correct torticollis naturally — improving your child’s comfort, mobility, and overall development.
What Is Torticollis?
Torticollis (sometimes called “wry neck”) typically results from tightness or shortening of the sternocleidomastoid muscle in the neck. It can be present at birth (congenital torticollis) or develop during infancy due to positioning or minor trauma.
Common signs of torticollis include:
- Head consistently tilted to one side
- Difficulty turning the head evenly in both directions
- Preference for breastfeeding on one side
- Flat spots on the back or side of the head (plagiocephaly)
- Fussiness during tummy time
Without intervention, torticollis can affect head shape, visual development, and even motor skills as your baby grows.
How Chiropractic Care Helps
Birth can be physically demanding on a baby’s delicate spine and muscles. Even in routine deliveries, gentle pressure during birth can cause minor misalignments, particularly in the neck and upper spine, contributing to torticollis.
At Austin Life Chiropractic, we use gentle, precise adjustments to:
- Restore proper alignment to the cervical spine
- Reduce muscle tension and tightness
- Improve your baby’s range of motion
- Support natural head and neck development
Our pediatric adjustments are extremely light — often using just the pressure of a fingertip — and most babies respond very positively. Many families notice improvements after just a few sessions, with better head movement, improved nursing, and less fussiness during activities like tummy time.
What to Expect at Austin Life Chiropractic
During your visit, we will:
- Thoroughly assess your baby’s posture, range of motion, and muscle tone
- Identify any spinal misalignments contributing to muscle imbalance
- Create a gentle, customized care plan tailored to your child’s needs
We also provide guidance on home exercises and positioning techniques that can speed your baby’s progress and prevent future problems.
Helping Austin Babies Thrive Naturally
Torticollis can be stressful for both parents and babies — but with natural chiropractic care, there is hope for gentle, lasting relief. At Austin Life Chiropractic, we are honored to support Austin families with compassionate, expert care for even the youngest patients.
Schedule a consultation today to help your baby move, grow, and thrive comfortably!