Parents who have experienced an adult chiropractic adjustment often worry that infant chiropractic will involve the same kind of force and movement. It does not. The techniques Dr. Bronstein uses for infants at Beacon Clinic of Chiropractic are specifically developed for the anatomy and tissue sensitivity of a young baby. The pressure used in cervical work with a newborn or young infant is sustained and very light — comparable to the gentle fingertip pressure you might use to test whether a ripe piece of fruit has give. There is no sudden movement, no cracking or popping, and no force that would cause discomfort to a healthy infant.
Craniosacral therapy is often used alongside the cervical work for infant torticollis at Beacon Clinic. This involves sustained, still contact at the base of the skull and the sacrum to assess and address the rhythm and tension patterns in the craniosacral system. Many babies relax noticeably during this work, and some fall asleep. Dr. Bronstein explains what he is doing and what he is finding throughout the session, so San Luis Obispo parents are not left wondering what is happening or why. Families who have never brought an infant to a chiropractor and are uncertain about the experience are encouraged to contact Beacon Clinic in Grover Beach, California to discuss the approach before deciding whether to schedule.
