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"There is a vast difference between treating effects and adjusting the cause"
What is Gonstead Chiropractic?
A Chiropractic approach unlike any other
The Gonstead technique is considered the Gold standard of Chiropractic care, it is arguably the most advanced and precise method of spinal analysis and correction. It is different from more common forms of Chiropractic in it's commitment to precision. Gonstead Chiropractors believe that the smallest details can lead to the biggest changes.
Dr Clarence S. Gonstead
Chiropractor who founded The Gonstead method.
The Gonstead system uses 5 criteria (Postural observation, Motion and static palpation of the spine, nerve scans and X-rays) to detect the presence of Vertebral Subluxation (spinal misalignment). Medically the term subluxation means 'partial dislocation'. In Chiropractic it is used to describe a spinal bone out of alignment, causing pressure on a spinal nerve - disrupting the physiological balance of the body. Traditional Chiropractors believe Vertebral subluxations are detrimental to our health and can cause a vast array of symptoms.
The 5 steps were developed by Dr Clarence S. Gonstead, a Chiropractor from Wisconsin, USA. After 55 years in practice and over 4 million Chiropractic adjustments he became famous for healing people with all kinds of health problems using his method. His practice was famous for having a hotel and runway to accommodate patients that travelled from afar. The average patient travelled from 90 miles away to see him.
The Gonstead clinic of Chiropractic - Wisconsin
Nervo-scope (used to detect nerve pressure)
The 5 Steps are:
- Observation
- Motion palpation
- Static palpation
- Thermography (nerve heat measurement)
- X-ray
The Gonstead Chiropractor uses these steps to identify exactly where the spine is misaligned and to decide on how it needs to be adjusted.
The Gonstead method is renowned for its precise adjustments to the spine, pelvis and extremities and for its thorough consideration of a patients symptoms, medical history and lifestyle in developing personalised care plans.
Disclaimer: Terms used on this page are consistent with Chiropractic terminology and understanding. They are not to be taken out of context.
A Gonstead Chiropractic set up
The 4 main pieces of equipment used in a Gonstead Chiropractors room.
Gonstead Chiropractors use a variety of specialised benches to position patients for precise adjustments. Each piece of equipment serves a specific purpose, allowing for greater accuracy and effectiveness during treatment. Depending on the area of the spine being corrected and the type of adjustment required, you will be placed on the bench that enables the safest, most specific, and most effective correction for your needs.
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Woking - Knaphill
Northwood Chiropractic
40 Northwood Avenue
Knaphill
Woking
GU21 2ET
OUR HOURS
Monday - 08:30 - 18:30
Tuesday - 08:30 - 19:00
Wednesday - 08:00 - 18:00
Thursday - 08:30 - 18:00
Friday - 08:00 - 18:30
Saturday - 9:00 - 11:00
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