Gonstead | Gray Family Chiropractic

Gonstead Technique

Named after its developer, Dr. Clarence Gonstead, the Gonstead analysis utilizes many criteria to detect for the presence of vertebral subluxations.

A Thorough Evaluation

Nervoscope Device

After studying your health history, we conduct a complete chiropractic examination. We use a process called motion palpation to feel the spine while moving and bending it in different positions. This enables us to feel the location of the individual bones and how they may differ from their normal position. We also use static palpation to feel with our fingertips for the presence of swelling, tenderness, or tightness in the muscles of your spine. Unique to Gonstead, is the instrument we use, called the Nervoscope. It is a small heat sensing instrument that detects uneven distributions of heat along the spine which can be indicative of inflammation and nerve pressure. Finally if warranted full spine x-rays are taken to visualize your spine and evaluate for vertebral misalignments, posture, joint and disc integrity, and fracture.

Gonstead Adjustment

After a complete analysis of your spine, its time to deliver any necessary adjustments. Our focus utilizing the Gonstead adjustment is to be as precise, specific, and gentle as possible. We take great care in restoring the affected vertebra back into place as effectively as possible so we can restore the integrity of your spine.

To adjust your lower spine and pelvis, we’ll have you lie on your side. Subluxations in the middle back are corrected as you assume a comfortable kneeling position. When you are seated, we can restore the integrity of your spine without twisting or rotating your neck.

Sometimes you’ll hear a slight “popping” sound that we call cavitation.