Can Pediatric Chiropractic Improve Plagiocephaly or Flat Head Syndrome?
For many new parents, noticing a flat spot on your baby’s head can cause immediate concern. This syndrome, known as plagiocephaly, often stems from a baby favoring one side of the head due to the physical stress of childbirth or underlying muscle tightness.
While this diagnosis is common, finding a gentle, holistic path to improvement is essential for your child's developing nervous system. Restore Chiropractic specializes in pediatric chiropractic care that goes beyond the surface to help your baby heal.
Quick Facts: Chiropractic Care for Plagiocephaly
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Plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) is characterized by the infant’s skull looking flatter in one area.
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Chiropractic care can help by relieving muscle tension and restoring the infant’s range of motion.
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Pediatric chiropractic care is very safe for infants and can help them grow and progress naturally and holistically.
What is Plagiocephaly or Flat Head Syndrome?
Plagiocephaly is an asymmetric deformation of an infant’s skull which can be caused by a few different factors, including:
Plagiocephaly or flat head syndrome is typically diagnosed by a physical examination, usually using a diagonal caliper to measure the differences between lengths on each side of the head. There are a few ways to treat plagiocephaly, including pediatric chiropractic care.
How Can Chiropractors Help Improve Plagiocephaly?
Pediatric chiropractors, such as the team at Restore Chiropractic, can help treat plagiocephaly through the use of gentle, specialized adjustments to relieve neck tension and improve the infant’s range of motion. This can help the skull reshape naturally. Chiropractic care for infants can also help:
Sometimes, the underlying issue is torticollis (tight neck muscles), which can cause the baby to favor one side while lying down. Chiropractic care for infants can help correct this by relieving the tension in their neck and restoring their range of motion. Your infant will be more comfortable, as well.
Is Chiropractic Care Safe for Infants?
Many people imagine chiropractic care as abrupt adjustments of the back and neck. But specially trained pediatric chiropractors do not use forceful movements on infants. The team at Restore Chiropractic uses very, very gentle, specialized adjustments tailored for infant bodies. We use the same amount of pressure as you might when checking the ripeness of a tomato.
But why bring your infant to a chiropractor?
Infants experience a lot of trauma and stress to their nervous system during the birthing process, which can lead to problems like torticollis and plagiocephaly. Giving your infant the benefit of pediatric chiropractic care can help them develop into healthy children by helping their nervous system stay open and free to communicate with the rest of the body.
Schedule Your Consultation with Restore Chiropractic Today!
By addressing tension in the neck associated with plagiocephaly and torticollis, you are providing your child with a foundation for optimal health and long-term comfort. The team at Restore Chiropractic is dedicated to offering safe, effective, and holistic care for the youngest members of your family.