Gonstead Chiropractic

                                                                                                   
The Gonstead Technique
 
Dr. C. S. Gonstead (1898-1978) the "Miracle Man" of Chiropractic. His technique became the Hall Mark for the entire profession. With a background in mechanical engineering, he saw the human spine as an intricate engineering wonder and he studied it every chance he had. His work with thousands of spinal cases, his constant clinical studies of the spine, and his own innate knowledge of how the spine works, explains his ingenuity in finding, identifying and correcting subluxations no one else could.

Following in the steps of Dr. Gonstead, Dr. Alex and Dr. Doug Cox have maintained his teachings which are now taught in Chiropractic Colleges around the world.

The Gonstead system gives rise to a specific, definite approach, to every segment of the spinal column. The detailed analysis includes instrumentation, digital palpation, motion palpation, visualization, x-ray followed by adjusting the articulations of the spine by hand only!

Our Doctor is trained exclusively in the Gonstead system of adjusting. There is a clinical logic to every decision that is made for each and every patient. This ensures that the principles outlined by Dr. Gonstead will be duplicated, the results achieved and satisfied patients will be the mission of Chiropractic Family Health Center!
 
 
 
 
 
 


Watch this video for a short introduction to chiropractic and what to expect on your visit to our office:   



What to expect on your first visit   

Your first visit in our office is sure to be an exciting one. Many of our patients feel that they have learned some amazing things about themselves following a chiropractic spinal evaluation. The prospect of finding the answers to present and past health problems as they relate to the spine is always quite fascinating.

The only way to determine if a vertebral misalignment (subluxation) is present, is to be evaluated by a doctor specifically licensed in chiropractic analysis. Doctors of Chiropractic are the only licensed professionals trained to detect and correct vertebral subluxations. No other profession on earth duplicates the service rendered by a qualified doctor of chiropractic.

On your first visit, you will be asked to fill out a patient history form to help determine the exact cause of your condition. A thorough chiropractic spinal examination will reveal any problems in spinal range of motion, palpatory muscle spasms or tenderness, or bony misalignment.

A radiographic evaluation (x-ray) can reveal the level of involvement, amount of degeneration, and extent of structural damage present within the spine.
On your return, the doctor will sit down with you in a one-on-one report of the findings of your case. The exact levels of subluxation will be presented to you in great detail so that you can have a genuine understanding about your overall spinal health. The doctor will make recommendations to you based on your specific needs and goals.

 

How should I feel after an adjustment?

After an adjustment you may experience a feeling of deepening peace and relaxation. This relaxed feeling may last for the rest of the day or the week and may lead to deep refreshing sleep. Others have at times felt a warm feeling flowing to various parts of their bodies that's very soothing. Some feel very energetic and do all their chores or business that day with a light, happy feeling.

Others may find that the problems that they came to the chiropractor for have begun to lessen and there are some people who feel no difference after an adjustment. That does not necessarily mean that they are not benefiting from their adjustments, it just means that they're not feeling any external reaction.
A small minority may feel discomfort or muscle soreness, or some other uncomfortable feeling; this is sometimes called an "adjustment reaction".