Torticollis Relief For Improved Breastfeeding | Pediatric Chiropractor in Missouri City, TX
Hey guys, it’s Dr. Anderson from Life Essentials Chiropractic in Missouri City. Today, I’m going to discuss torticollis and share some tips on making breastfeeding as easy as possible for your baby.
Understanding Torticollis
Torticollis can vary in severity, a fact often unknown to many. Typically, to be medically diagnosed with torticollis, an individual, whether a baby or an adult, would have to exhibit severe symptoms such as significant neck tilting. Various factors can cause torticollis, but frequently, it results from the baby being positioned awkwardly, often due to complications within the mother’s body.
Impact of Maternal Spinal Misalignments
For instance, the mother’s spine might have misalignments or scoliosis, or the pelvis may be shifted, leading to an uneven birth canal. Consequently, the uterus, being suspended within, can become twisted and shifted. This makes it difficult for the baby to move and navigate correctly both while growing in the womb and during delivery through the birth canal.
Consequences of Severe Cases
In severe cases, such misalignment can cause intrauterine constraint, leading to some muscles becoming too short or spastic. This also creates misalignments in the baby’s neck, triggering a reflex where the nerves become irritated. When a spinal segment is misaligned, it is very common for groups of muscles on one side to become overactive and shortened, while the muscles on the other side weaken and become inhibited. This imbalance creates a perfect environment for further complications, impacting activities like breastfeeding.
Understanding the intricacies of torticollis and its impact on activities like breastfeeding is crucial for new parents. If you have any questions or need support with these issues, feel free to reach out to us at Life Essentials Chiropractic.