PT

When we went in for Jackson's 2 month appointment, Dr Bergman pointed out the right side of his head is a little flatter than the left. He prefers this side while sleeping. At his 4 month appointment he commented on it again and referred us to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for a head scan and physical therapy evaluation. Jackson has Torticollis which is basically when one side of the neck muscles is tight. Because of this he prefers not to stretch the left side of his neck. They say that this began in utero when he was likely pushed up against something inside me.

We haven't gone in for the head scan yet but went for our PT evaluation. On a scale of 1 - 5 (5 being the worst) he is a 3. We have a weekly PT appointment to work on his stretching and muscles and we also have stretches we do at home with him everyday. Jackson is supposed to spend much more time on his side or belly and as little time as possible on his back in order to help him strengthen these muscles. He does sleep on his back which they still recommend. The head scan will determine how he is doing and if it is likely his head will round out on its own. If not he will be fitted for a helmet to help do the trick and will have to wear it anywhere from 6 weeks to 3 months. Let's hope the PT and stretches work and we won't need a helmet!