Scoliosis, a lateral curvature of the spine, is most commonly identified during the growth years of childhood and adolescence. Mild curves are common and in many cases do not progress significantly, but early identification allows for monitoring and, where appropriate, intervention. Dr. Bronstein at Beacon Clinic of Chiropractic evaluates pediatric scoliosis as part of his broader spinal assessment of children and adolescents from Arroyo Grande and surrounding California communities. The evaluation includes a postural and spinal assessment to characterize the nature and location of any curve present, which informs the conversation about whether chiropractic care may be a relevant component of the child's management plan.
Chiropractic care for pediatric scoliosis does not promise to reverse or eliminate a spinal curve. What it may offer is a structural evaluation of the spinal and pelvic patterns contributing to the presentation, and an approach to the segments of the spine that are under disproportionate stress as a result of the curve. Dr. Bronstein works alongside the child's pediatrician and any other providers involved in monitoring the scoliosis, and he communicates with those providers when it is helpful. Families in Arroyo Grande with children who have a known or suspected scoliosis diagnosis are welcome to schedule a consultation at Beacon Clinic in Grover Beach, California to discuss what chiropractic evaluation may offer in their specific situation.
