Flat Head Syndrome & Torticollis
Every Flat Spot deserves a closer look.
Head flattening and torticollis are common, and early, individualized physical therapy can make a meaningful difference. At BloomWell, we look beyond the flat spot to address underlying causes, ease your concerns, and help your baby thrive.
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understanding the basics
What Are Flat Heads & Torticollis?
Flat head syndrome, including positional plagiocephaly and brachycephaly, occurs when repeated pressure causes flattening on one side or the back of a baby's head.
Torticollis occurs when neck muscle tightness or imbalance causes a baby to favor turning or tilting their head to one side. It can also affect the shoulders and trunk, contributing to body tension, asymmetrical movement, difficulty with tummy time, and challenges developing motor milestones.
These conditions often go hand in hand. Neck tightness can create a consistent turning preference, placing repeated pressure on one area of the head and contributing to flattening.
At BloomWell, we look beyond the flat spot to identify and address the underlying movement restrictions, body tension, and positional preferences affecting your baby's head shape and development.
By treating both the head flattening and its underlying causes, we work toward lasting correction, balanced movement, and healthy development.
why early intervention matters
the first few months make a big difference.
During the first few months, your baby's skull is growing rapidly, and their limited mobility makes repositioning especially effective. This gives us a valuable window to improve head shape while addressing the underlying causes of flattening.
Early intervention gives us the best opportunity to improve head shape, address underlying restrictions, and support healthy, symmetrical development.
The Bloomwell difference
Real Families. Real Progress.
90%
of babies who completed their repositioning program at bloomwell did not require helmet therapy.
100% of babies showed improvement in head shape.
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Based on 30 babies who completed BloomWell's individualized head shape repositioning program. Photos reflect actual BloomWell patients. Individual results vary, and helmet therapy may still be necessary. Physical therapy can complement helmet treatment when indicated.