Due to increased assisted deliveries and caesarean sections, the flat head syndrome, also known as positional plagiocephaly, It has become a common problem in infants and, if not treated, in severe cases, can affect the normal development of the brain.
The trauma suffered by the cervical spine of the baby during the birth process resulting in muscle stiffness and restricted movement in the baby's neck. This, in turn, leads to prefer baby back and forth to turn the head when lying or sleeping.
This position preference at the time of rapid bone formation and growth, can result in the flattening of the back side of the head in the preferred baby for rotating the head side.
The longer the problem is left untreated, the harder it is to recover, considering only be treated during the first 9 - 12 months of baby's life.
The most common way to correct the positional plagiocephaly medical approach is the use of helmets and molded mattresses to prevent the baby turn his head toward the wrong side. These interventions can be costly, invasive, emotionally traumatic, and unfortunately do not address the cause of the problem, since the real source of the problem is in the cervical spine.
Fortunately, the gentle chiropractic care the baby's neck has proved extremely effective in numerous research studies on the restoration of cervical range of motion, completely eliminating the cause of the problem and allowing the baby's body gradually correct the deformed head through the increase.
In addition, parents are encouraged to reduce pressure on the head positions indicating the new use for the baby bedtime after birth and gradually enlarge over time. everyday objects as crib or baby seats, so that the use does not take the wrong position is also involved.
If you notice that the shape of your baby's head is asymmetrical or flattened on one side, do not hesitate to seek a chiropractor for consideration because it could be a great help!
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