09/11/2025
This is another example of what pediatric physical therapy works on. Torticollis is a condition where a baby’s head is consistently tilts to one side and turns to the opposite side. It’s usually caused by tightness or shortening in a neck muscle called the stenoidcleidomastoid (SCM), which runs from behind the ear to the collarbone.
Why does this happen???
Positioning in the womb, birth trauma, or spending too much time in one position after birth (like car seats, swings, other baby equipment)
Signs 👀:
•Head tilted to one side
•Difficulty turning head fully in both directions
•Preference for nursing on one side
•Flat spot on one side of head (Plagiocephaly)
•Reaching one arm more than other
If you are suspecting this in your infant, give us a call, we can help! Remember early intervention is key and will help prevent other delays if caught early!
