Before the first pediatric visit at Beacon Clinic of Chiropractic in Grover Beach, parents are encouraged to gather a few pieces of information that will help Dr. Bronstein conduct a thorough evaluation. The child's birth history — including the type of delivery, the length of labor, and any interventions used — is relevant to the assessment of infants and young children. For older children, a summary of developmental milestones, any prior diagnoses, current symptoms, and the parents' specific observations and concerns will help focus the consultation. Medical records are not required at the first visit but can be useful if they are available.
During the visit, Dr. Bronstein conducts a hands-on assessment of the child's spine, pelvis, and craniosacral system appropriate to the child's age and the presenting complaint. For infants, much of the evaluation can be done while the baby is being held or lying comfortably. Older children are assessed in positions that keep them at ease, and parents are encouraged to describe the child's response throughout. The evaluation findings are explained to the parents before any adjustment is performed, and the approach is discussed so that the family can ask questions and understand what is being done and why. Beacon Clinic of Chiropractic in Grover Beach, California welcomes families who are new to pediatric chiropractic and may have no prior reference point for what the visit involves.
