EXERCISE ESSENTIALS Use This Exercise to Carry Your Infant if She Has Torticollis Exercises copyright of
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Cervical Sidebending Stretch: Carrying Your Baby Hold your baby with one arm between her shoulder and neck, while the other hand is holding the shoulder. Your forearm will be between the child’s ear and shoulder to help stretch the tight muscles. You can use your forearm to lift your child’s head away from the shoulder to get a side-bending stretch. Use your forearm to gently move your baby’s head away from the shoulder you are holding. Your other armgentlymoves the shoulder down as shown. Gently stretch your baby’s neck upwith one armand shoulder gently downwith the other, as shown in the image with opposing arrows. Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
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7. Make a habit of 20-30 minutes of physical activity a day. 8. Maintain a nutritious diet heavy on fruits and vegetables. 9. Take essential vitamins such as Vitamin C, D, and B6. 10. Aim for 8-9 hours of sleep each night. 11. Don’t smoke.
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12. Drink plenty of water. 13. Take time to stretch. 14. Take frequent breaks for breathing exercises. Inhale and exhale deeply. 15. Continue your home exercise program 2-3 times per week.
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