Muscle & Joint Problems (Musculoskeletal)
Torticollis and Head Turning Preference
Most babies have a preferred head turn. Congenital muscular torticollis is a postural deformity that is apparent shortly after birth. The baby tilts their head to one side and turns their head to the opposite side due to a tightness of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Management includes positioning advice, stretches, active movement and environmental adaptations.