How Chiropractic Care Can Influence Baby’s Head Shape
October 31, 2025
Both chiropractic care and physical therapy can play supportive roles in addressing plagiocephaly. Chiropractors who specialize in pediatric care use gentle, precise adjustments to help align the spine and neck, improving mobility and reducing muscular tension that may be keeping a baby’s head turned in one direction. These subtle changes can encourage more balanced movement and reduce uneven pressure on the skull.
Physical therapy, on the other hand, focuses on stretching and strengthening exercises—especially for babies with torticollis. Therapists guide parents through safe, playful activities that help babies turn their heads both ways, spend more time on their tummies, and develop balanced motor skills. Over time, these movements promote natural reshaping as the skull grows and evens out.
Together, chiropractic care and physical therapy can support healthy movement patterns, relieve tension, and encourage natural head symmetry. When started early and combined with simple at-home positioning techniques, many babies show noticeable improvement within a few months.
If you suspect your baby may have a flat spot or trouble turning their head, it’s always best to consult your pediatrician and seek care from trained professionals experienced in infant development. Gentle, early intervention can make all the difference in helping your baby grow strong, balanced, and beautifully shaped.
Physical therapy, on the other hand, focuses on stretching and strengthening exercises—especially for babies with torticollis. Therapists guide parents through safe, playful activities that help babies turn their heads both ways, spend more time on their tummies, and develop balanced motor skills. Over time, these movements promote natural reshaping as the skull grows and evens out.
Together, chiropractic care and physical therapy can support healthy movement patterns, relieve tension, and encourage natural head symmetry. When started early and combined with simple at-home positioning techniques, many babies show noticeable improvement within a few months.
If you suspect your baby may have a flat spot or trouble turning their head, it’s always best to consult your pediatrician and seek care from trained professionals experienced in infant development. Gentle, early intervention can make all the difference in helping your baby grow strong, balanced, and beautifully shaped.