Patient's question:
The newborn has congenital muscular torticollis, with a hard tendon in the neck. At 55 days, they were diagnosed with it at the hospital. The doctor recommended massage therapy. I want to know how effective it is? Is it easy to treat? I'm very worried and scared that if the neck is crooked, it might harm the child's life.Doctor's answer:
Hello, congenital torticollis refers to a deformity where the neck is found to be tilted to one side immediately after birth. When it is caused by muscle abnormalities, it is called muscular torticollis; when it is caused by skeletal developmental deformities, it is called skeletal torticollis. Since it has already been diagnosed, just follow the instructions for massage therapy. While the child is still young, there is a high chance that the condition can be alleviated or even fully recovered through initial massage. If it doesn't work, there are other treatment options available.