Every child's growth process will not be smooth sailing. As parents, we should always pay attention to our children's physical and mental health. No one wants any accidents to happen to their children, but when their bodies are still fragile before they mature, they are prone to accidents. So what if a child's neck is crooked?
What should I do if a child's neck is crooked
Firstly, you can observe through massage. If the massage treatment is ineffective, then observe whether the child's neck is always tilted to one side. If it is always tilted and cannot be straightened, and the facial development is asymmetrical, it can be judged as a torticollis. Congenital muscular torticollis is caused by fibromatosis within the sternocleidomastoid muscle. If conservative treatment does not improve after one year, surgery may be considered.
What causes a crooked neck in a child
1. Childbirth is caused by injury to one side of the sternocleidomastoid muscle due to compression from the birth canal or forceps, resulting in bleeding at the injured site and causing hematoma organizing contraction. This can cause a torticollis. Due to poor fetal posture in the mother's body, one of the sternocleidomastoid muscles is compressed or stretched, causing ischemia, atrophy, and underdevelopment of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, gradually leading to contraction of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and causing torticollis;
2. Orthopedic torticollis caused by cervical developmental disorders;
3. Pillow drop caused by poor sleeping posture.
The article has already introduced the reasons and solutions for children's neck deformities. When a child has such a problem, as parents, we must not rush and carefully observe and analyze the cause of the child's illness. It is best to take your child for some formal massages to prescribe the right medicine, which will be beneficial for their recovery. Wishing all children a healthy and happy growth.
