Can high muscle tension in babies be cured?

The symptom of high muscle tone in babies is mainly treated with massage and rehabilitation training. Mild and early stage muscle tone symptoms can be cured, and we should choose the correct care method. For symptoms of hypertonia, we can massage the baby's back and trunk, and train the baby to lift his head and move his limbs. Let us now learn about the treatment methods for high muscle tone in babies.

How to treat high muscle tension in babies

Mainly based on massage and rehabilitation training.

Home Care:

It can exercise the muscle strength of the baby's neck, back and trunk;

It is beneficial to train the baby's ability to lift his head, laying a good foundation for the smooth development of turning over and crawling in the future;

Raise your head and turn your head frequently to relieve torticollis, reduce repeated local pressure on the head, and avoid head tilt;

It is also very helpful for stretching and moving the limbs and fine motor training of the hands;

Promote intestinal peristalsis, relieve intestinal bloating, intestinal colic and other problems.

High muscle tone training needs to be conducted under the guidance of a professional trainer. Parents should not blindly train their babies or diagnose on their own!

How to judge your baby's muscle tone

How to judge high muscle tension:

Before 3 months old, put the baby on the bed, with both hands raised up to touch the bed and both hands open outwards to touch the bed, and cross the hands in front of the chest with elbows touching. Bend the baby's feet outwards to see how far they can open. If they are within 90 degrees, the muscle tension is severe; if they are below 120 degrees but above 90 degrees, the muscle tension is mild. Pinch the baby's feet and lift them up; the butt cannot leave the bed. See how high the legs can be lifted (the legs should be straight and cannot be bent). Above 110 degrees is normal. Hold your baby's ankle and gently push the foot upwards, bringing the sole of the foot as close to the calf as possible. If you cannot push or the resistance is strong, it shows that the muscle tone is high.

After 3 months, in addition to the above situations, put the baby on the bed, pinch his hands and pull him up to sit up. If his head still tilts back, it shows high muscle tone. Babies over 4 months old will jump when standing on an adult's legs. Babies with high muscle tone will only stand straight and stand on tiptoe by digging their toes into the adult's flesh. If the baby lies on his side in an inverted "C" shape when placed on the bed, it means that the muscle tension in the lower back is high. If you suspect that you have high muscle tone, it is best to go to the pediatric or rehabilitation department of the hospital for a comprehensive examination. If necessary (especially for babies born with brain deprivation), do an MRI of the brain to see if there are any brain abnormalities.