What is Plagiocephaly?

What is PLAGIOCEPHALY? In this video, I aim to provide a little bit more information about this condition (specifically positional or deformational plagiocephaly) and my chiropractic viewpoint of how it comes about. Do you have a question? I would love to answer it.

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Positional plagiocephaly, also known as head asymmetry, or deformational plagiocephaly, is seen as an asymmetry to the shape of the head, and is quite a common occurrence in infants. In one study in 2013, over 40% of 7-12 week olds had a degree of head asymmetry occurring!

But what makes it happen?

It is believed that prolonged positioning causes a gradual change in the bones of the skull, promoting an asymmetrical development. But why does that occur? In a recent study by Murgia (2016), in infants with plagiocephaly, over 90% were found to have restrictions in cervical spine range of motion!

Would you like to know more about the potential long term effects of plagiocephaly?