The Gonstead Chiropractic System was developed by Dr Clarence Gonstead over 50 years ago
The Gonstead System of Chiropractic is a method used by chiropractors to analyse and care for the spine. Gonstead Chiropractors perform specific and effective manual adjustments to the spine. It is a gentle and safe technique suited to everyone from infants to grandparents. It is the goal of your Gonstead doctor to restore and maintain optimal health by locating and correcting any interference to the nervous system caused by vertebral subluxation. “Find the subluxation, accept it where you find it, correct it and leave it alone.”
The Gonstead Method of Analysis
Visualization – Visualization is a way to cross reference all the other findings. Your chiropractor is an expert in looking for subtle changes in your posture and movement which could indicate any problems.
Instrumentation – The instrument of choice in the Gonstead System is the Nervoscope. The Nervoscope detects uneven distributions of heat along the spine which can be indicative of inflammation and nerve pressure. This instrument is guided down the length of your back and feels like two fingers gliding down each side of your spine.
Static Palpation – This is simply the process of feeling (or palpating) your spine in a stationary (or static) position. Your chiropractor will feel for the presence of swelling (or edema), tenderness and any abnormal texture or tightness in the muscles and other tissues of your back.
Motion Palpation – This process involves feeling the spine while moving and bending it at various angles. This enables the chiropractor to determine how easily or difficult each segment in your spine moves in different directions.
X-Ray Analysis – x-ray films enable your doctor to visualize the entire structure of your spine. This is helpful in evaluating posture, joint and disc integrity, vertebral misalignments and ruling out any pathologies, or recent fractures that may be present or contributing to the patient’s condition. These full-spine radiographs are taken in the standing, weight-bearing position to fully substantiate the examination findings.”
Dr Clarence Gonstead
Dr, Gonstead, in his technique applied these principles to the human body.
The key points to note:
FOUNDATION OF THE SPINE STARTS AT PELVIC GIRDLE.
GOOD FOUNDATION INSURES:
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- STABILITY
- DURABILITY
- BALANCE
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SMALL CHANGES IN FOUNDATION: LARGE DEVIATION ABOVE