Birth places physical forces on a baby that are easy to underestimate. The process of moving through the birth canal, and in some cases the use of instruments like forceps or vacuum, can create tension and restriction in the baby's cervical spine and craniosacral system. Even births that are considered uncomplicated involve compressive and rotational forces on the infant's neck and skull. Dr. Bronstein has devoted the core of his practice to understanding and evaluating the effects of birth on the infant spine, and this background informs how he approaches colic cases at Beacon Clinic of Chiropractic.
When there is restriction in the upper cervical spine or craniosacral system following birth, it may affect the infant's nervous system in ways that contribute to irritability, difficulty settling, and the kind of persistent distress that defines colic. A pediatric chiropractic evaluation at Beacon Clinic assesses these structural patterns using very light, gentle contact appropriate for a newborn. San Luis Obispo parents who are wondering whether their baby's colic might have a structural component worth looking at are welcome to contact Dr. Bronstein at Beacon Clinic in Grover Beach, California to discuss what an evaluation would involve.
