Neurological conditions treatment (hypertonicity, hypotonicity)

Muscle tone refers to the natural tension present in a muscle when it is at rest. In infants, muscle tone plays an important role in movement, posture, and motor development.

Some infants may present with:

●     Hypertonicity (high muscle tone)

●     Hypotonicity (low muscle tone)

Both can affect movement patterns and developmental milestones.

Infant massage is not a treatment or cure, but it may be used as a supportive therapy to help promote relaxation and reduce overall tension.

In Hypertonicity, It may help:

-       Encourage muscle relaxation

-       Improve body awareness and comfort

-       Support calmer nervous system regulation

-       Increase tolerance to touch and movement

-       Enhance parent-infant bonding

For Hypotonicity, it may help:

-       Strengthens muscles

-       Improve body awareness

-       Encourage gentle activation of muscles

-       Support sensory stimulation

-       Increase tolerance to handling and movement