Finally after months of dallying, Vera sees a Chiropractor. She confirms that her upper spine is curving to one side quite prominently (scoliosis), as a direct result of her always turning her head to one side (torticollis). As for her right leg it probably because that side of the hip is more locked up and has less motion, causing it to seem shorter. She is also still hyper-extending her neck (head tilting backwards), a sign of neck muscle tension.
Course of action:
1) We have to continue to get her to look to her right instead of her favourite side. We must be careful of overstretching though, because that could tighten the ligaments even more.
2) We have to support the back of her head and keep it from tilting backwards when we carry her.
3) We have to work, work, work at strengthening her neck muscles. Much more tummy time and head lifting is needed. Unless her neck issue – torticollis - is resolved, there’s really nothing much else that can be done.
4) We have to do less carrying and more Vera-sitting-by-herself. Best to have her facing forward, sitting in our lap. Ok, now I’m considering the special bumbo chair. The car seat isn’t ideal, it puts much pressure on her spine.
2 comments:
May,
The bumbo seat is very good at strengthing the neck muscles. Let Vera sit more.
May, I email you some pictures of the regular bumbo chair and the special bumbo chair side by side. Thank you so much for the update from the chiropractor.
Post a Comment