Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapy for Torticollis & Head Turn Preference in Rugby & Warwickshire
Does your baby favour one side when turning their head, tilt their head to one side or have a flat spot on their head?
Gentle, expert home physiotherapy with Tiny Toes helps to restore full neck movement, prevent flattening of the head & support your babies development. We use an innovative blend of certified massage & trigger point release techniques, alongside stretches & positioning advice.
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Torticollis is a tight or short neck muscle, which can cause the neck to tilt in one direction and rotate in the opposite direction.
It is very common and is easily treated with physiotherapy, especially if started as soon as symptoms are noticed.
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A head turn preference is when your baby favours turning their head to one side consistently. You may notice they sleep with their head facing one way only, or that feeding from one side is more difficult. There may be associated neck muscle tightness and/or torticollis, but not in every case.
It is very common and is easily treated with physiotherapy.
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Plagiocepahly is the term for flatness on one side of the head. It is cosmetic and does not affect brain development. It can be caused by torticollis and head turn preferences.
Treatment centres around the initial cause, so that the head shape can remodel over time. The sooner treatment starts the better the outcome.
Signs your baby may have torticollis or a head turn preference:
Consistently facing one side during sleeping or play.
Head is tilted to one side.
Flatness on the side of the head that they favour.
Difficulty feeding on one side.
Arching of the neck or back.
Difficulty with tummy time.
How Tiny Toes Physio helps:
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In-depth, thorough assessment of your baby’s range of movement, muscle strength, head shape, gross motor skills & general development.
Completed in the comfort of your own home, with as many breaks for feeds & cuddles as needed.
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This may include stretches, massage, myofascial release and myofascial trigger point release from our certified Neonatal Touch & Massage physiotherapist.
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Advice on integrating treatment into daily life, including positions for cuddles, play and environmental advice.
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All appointments include a tailored home exercise program for your baby, so you can continue the treatment in-between appointments for the best results.
The physiotherapist will safely teach you any required exercises, so rest assured you will feel confident & safe to continue them.
“ We were especially impressed to see noticeable results after just the first session. She is very professional, patient and caring, and we truly appreciate everything she is doing to help our son with his torticollis. We highly recommend her!”
– Catalina, parent.
“ Danielle was prompt in her response and booked us straight away for an assessment session. She was very thorough in teaching us the exercises to do and available to answer questions. After few months of sessions and treatment, our baby is completely fine, no torticolis and development wise, he is thriving. It was great working with Danielle, I definitely recommend”
– Nana, parent.