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zacharysmum
24-04-2005, 16:34
Has anyone had a baby born with torticollis? My son is 8 weeks old and was born with a moderately severe left torticollis. I think it is affecting his feeding and sleeping and he always appears to be in pain :( . This is our first child and hubby and I don't know what to do with ourselves. We don't know what is normal, however he hasn't gained much weight since birth - born 3.978kg and is now 4.55kg (breastfed). He also doesn't sleep much - maybe 4 x 20 minute naps during the day and wakes every 3 hours at night.

We are diligentlly doing the home exercises but it does not seem to be improving. If anyone has any information on this, please let us know because it seems to be hard to find anyone that knows what to do with him. So far, botox injections and surgery have been suggested???

We would appreciate any help or advice!

willsmum
24-04-2005, 17:55
We went to a chiro - find one who specialises in kids/babies. After about 10 treatments / 3 months and home exercises, all is now OK.