10/13/2026
This is a neck workout and babies have no idea! Every time we gently tip them on the therapy ball, their brains work to get their heads level and those weaker neck muscles get stronger.
With torticollis, one side of the neck is tight and the other side is weak. Exercises like this help the weaker side catch up. The best part? You don't need a therapy ball, your lap can be the ball!
What to try today:
👉Safety check first and always: If you still need to keep a hand supported behind your baby’s head when you pick them up, this exercise isn’t for them just yet. Ask us what fits their stage instead.
👉Set up: Sit your baby on your lap facing you, with both of your hands wrapped firmly around their chest/torso.
👉The movement: Lean them to one side very slowly, counting to 3 on the way over. Stop at the angle of a clock hand moving from 12 to 1, and hold for a few seconds.
👉The reaction: Watch for their head to tilt back toward level, then slowly bring them back to center and try the other side.
👉If one side is clearly harder for them or if they fuss every time you tilt toward a certain side it's worth having a pediatric PT take a look.
Getting checked is easy and there are 2 options:
1️⃣Pediatrician Referral: Ask your doctor to fax a referral to High Pointe Therapy at 931-920-4346.
2️⃣Direct Access: In Tennessee, you don't need a doctor's referral to see a PT! Call us at 931-920-4333 and we’ll check your insurance coverage for you.
Want more at-home tips and torticollis signs? Check out our full blog post here: https://highpointetherapy.com/blog/baby-head-tilt-torticollis/
Have questions? DM us, call 931-920-4333, or email [email protected].
