Infantile idiopathic scoliosis: Around 2% of the women and around 0.5% of men are effected by Scoliosis. Since the reasons behind this order is unknown, it is called idiopathic scoliosis. The type of scoliosis varies depending on the age group that is affected by it. Children who are affected by scoliosis when they are below 3 years, is called as Infantile idiopathic Scoliosis whereas children, aged 3-10 years, if affected by scoliosis, it is called Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Causes: There are four types of Scoliosis in which the following two affects children:

1. Functional: This type of Scoliosis usually occurs because there’s a curve in the spine which is caused by one leg shorter than the other or by some other problem.
2. Neuromuscular: This type of scoliosis is developed because there is a problem in bones of the spine, when they are formed. This might happen because the bones of the spine are not formed fully or because they are not detached from each other during the process of fetal growth. This type of scoliosis occurs usually in people who also have other ailments, like birth defects.

We offer Infantile scoliosis treatment: There are two types of massage therapies that can help in improving this condition -

1. Cranial-Sacral Therapy – By giving mild strokes on the tissue patterns located near and around the spinal column, dural tube and adipose tissue, cranial-sacral therapy can improvise the flexibility of the body.
2. Deep Tissue Massage – Deep tissue work and supported stretching methods to hypertonic muscles can enhance blood flow and can relieve muscle pain.

What's wrong with w sitting in toddlers: Many children sit in “W shape”, and most of the parents have heard the expression and they are also aware that this is not good for the child, but most of them are not sure what that exactly means.

A child who is sitting on their buttocks, while both their knees are bent, while their legs are twisted away from their body. If you closely look at the kid from the top of their head, you will notice that their legs are in the form of the alphabet “W.” You will also notice that both their knees and thighs are not touching together and are spread wide apart.

Kids sitting in the w position: Baby w sitting have the following risks, which if not treated promptly can cause serious problems. When children are sitting in this position, you are more likely to assume that they are sitting like as it very comfortable for them in sitting like this, however, you might be missing to understand that, sitting like this for longer periods has the following effect on your children.

1. This can cause hip dislocation.
2. This might be an indication that your kids legs have become small and tight and can adversely affect both their motor skills as well as coordination.
3. This can also make it hard for the kid to transfer their weight from one part of the body to the other.

Infant w sitting treatment: The best way to treat this disorder is first correct the child whenever he/she is found sitting in this position. However, if this is not resolved after correction, another way to treat this ailment is by giving the child physical therapy, in which we are experts.