Torticollis

Torticollis

Torticollis

If your baby always looks one way — there’s a reason. And with early physio, it’s very treatable.

If your baby always looks one way — there’s a reason. And with early physio, it’s very treatable.

If your baby always looks one way — there’s a reason. And with early physio, it’s very treatable.

What is it?

Torticollis is tightness or weakness in a baby’s neck muscles that causes a head tilt or rotation preference. It’s common and responds well to early physiotherapy.

How we treat it at Alaga

• Neck range-of-motion and strength assessment • Gentle stretching and positioning (never forceful) • Play-based exercises to encourage symmetry • Feeding, sleeping, and carrying modifications • Monitor head shape (torticollis often links with plagiocephaly)

What is it?

Torticollis is tightness or weakness in a baby’s neck muscles that causes a head tilt or rotation preference. It’s common and responds well to early physiotherapy.

How we treat it at Alaga

• Neck range-of-motion and strength assessment • Gentle stretching and positioning (never forceful) • Play-based exercises to encourage symmetry • Feeding, sleeping, and carrying modifications • Monitor head shape (torticollis often links with plagiocephaly)

What is it?

Torticollis is tightness or weakness in a baby’s neck muscles that causes a head tilt or rotation preference. It’s common and responds well to early physiotherapy.

How we treat it at Alaga

• Neck range-of-motion and strength assessment • Gentle stretching and positioning (never forceful) • Play-based exercises to encourage symmetry • Feeding, sleeping, and carrying modifications • Monitor head shape (torticollis often links with plagiocephaly)

What is it?

Torticollis is tightness or weakness in a baby’s neck muscles that causes a head tilt or rotation preference. It’s common and responds well to early physiotherapy.

How we treat it at Alaga

• Neck range-of-motion and strength assessment • Gentle stretching and positioning (never forceful) • Play-based exercises to encourage symmetry • Feeding, sleeping, and carrying modifications • Monitor head shape (torticollis often links with plagiocephaly)

Why Alaga for torticollis?

Gentle, baby-led care

No aggressive stretching — ever.

Whole-day strategies

We coach you through feeding, play, and sleep positions.

Prevent knock-on issues

Early care helps avoid head shape and motor delays.

Your baby’s treatment journey

01

Assess movement + preference

Neck, spine, and overall symmetry.

01

Assess movement + preference

Understand your prolapse - what type, what grade (if relevant), what’s driving symptoms.

01

Assess movement + preference

Understand your prolapse - what type, what grade (if relevant), what’s driving symptoms.

01

Assess movement + preference

Understand your prolapse - what type, what grade (if relevant), what’s driving symptoms.

02

Start gentle correction

Stretching, positioning, play cues.

02

Start gentle correction

Build better support - pelvic floor + hips + deep core, trained the right way for you.

02

Start gentle correction

Build better support - pelvic floor + hips + deep core, trained the right way for you.

02

Start gentle correction

Build better support - pelvic floor + hips + deep core, trained the right way for you.

03

Build strength + symmetry

Encourage turning both ways

03

Build strength + symmetry

Master pressure - Toilet habits, lifting, breath, and daily load so you’re not constantly “pushing down.”

03

Build strength + symmetry

Master pressure - Toilet habits, lifting, breath, and daily load so you’re not constantly “pushing down.”

03

Build strength + symmetry

Master pressure - Toilet habits, lifting, breath, and daily load so you’re not constantly “pushing down.”

04

Monitor head shape

Adjust plan if flattening appears.

04

Monitor head shape

Lifestyle + support options - Pessary pathways, symptom strategies, and flare plans.

04

Monitor head shape

Lifestyle + support options - Pessary pathways, symptom strategies, and flare plans.

04

Monitor head shape

Lifestyle + support options - Pessary pathways, symptom strategies, and flare plans.

05

Discharge with confidence

Once movement is even and comfortable.

05

Discharge with confidence

Return to life + sport - Confidence with exercise, intimacy, work, and whatever makes you feel like you.

05

Discharge with confidence

Return to life + sport - Confidence with exercise, intimacy, work, and whatever makes you feel like you.

05

Discharge with confidence

Return to life + sport - Confidence with exercise, intimacy, work, and whatever makes you feel like you.

Start your health journey today

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(By appointment only)

17 Stockton Avenue

Moorebank NSW

Monday 9am-6pm

Wednesday 9am-6pm

Thursday 9am-6pm

Friday 9am-2pm

Saturday 9am-12pm

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Visit us

(By appointment only)

17 Stockton Avenue

Moorebank NSW

Monday 9am-6pm

Wednesday 9am-6pm

Thursday 9am-6pm

Friday 9am-2pm

Saturday 9am-12pm

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Start your health journey today

Call us

0480 752 351

Email us

info@alagatherapy.com.au

Visit us

(By appointment only)

17 Stockton Avenue

Moorebank NSW

Monday 9am-6pm

Wednesday 9am-6pm

Thursday 9am-6pm

Friday 9am-2pm

Saturday 9am-12pm

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