How Should I Address My Childs Shoulders Being Higher on One Side Than the Other?
If a child's shoulders are not at the same height, exercises such as one-arm bar suspension, two-arm bar suspension, or dumbbell lifting can be performed for recovery. Clinically, there are many factors that can lead to unequal shoulder heights in children, some of which are caused by torticollis, while others are related to scoliosis. Mild height differences can be improved through exercise, while severe cases may require surgical correction. The condition of unequal shoulder heights in children is often caused by scoliosis, and some cases are due to congenital torticollis.
1. Perform one-arm bar suspension on the lower shoulder side for 10 to 15 seconds. If strength allows, perform 8 to 15 chin-ups, focusing on using force on the lower shoulder side.
2. Perform two-arm bar suspension for 10 to 15 seconds. If strength remains, perform 8 to 15 chin-ups, focusing on balanced force usage with both arms.
3. Hold a dumbbell of appropriate weight on the lower shoulder side and perform front, side, and back raises, repeating each direction 4 to 6 times.
4. Holding a dumbbell on the lower shoulder side, perform flat raises, followed by bent-arm raises touching the shoulder, repeating 6 to 8 times.
5. Holding a dumbbell behind the neck on the lower shoulder side, perform bent-arm raises, with the palm facing backward during the upward movement and touching the shoulder during the downward movement, repeating 6 to 8 times.