Gonstead Chiropractic is a unique and specific form of Chiropractic that looks at the person as a whole. The spinal assessment used is typically one of the most thorough that aims to get to the root of the problem. The adjustments that follow are very specific to get to the root of your pain/ dysfunction.
What Is Gonstead Chiropractic?
Gonstead Chiropractic is a system of healthcare founded in 1923 by Dr. Clarence S. Gonstead. It is a specific, full-spine adjusting technique involving the manual adjustments of vertebrae to address misalignments or subluxations that can be causing pain and other health issues. Its goal is to reduce pressure on sensitive nerve tissue and restore the spine’s proper alignment to improve overall health and well-being.
Dr. Clarence S. Gonstead, the founder of this Chiropractic system, became extremely successful using this technique. This success wasn’t due to good marketing, but by delivering high quality care. He managed to get results that most Chiropractors or other healthcare professionals weren’t able to get. Once word spread of his results, his clinic (which is one of the largest in the world) became extremely busy. It is said that patients used to travel an average of 100 miles to see him. You can read more about Dr Gonstead here.
What Are Its Benefits?
By restoring the spine’s proper alignment in this specific manner, Gonstead Chiropractic care has a wide range of benefits. It can help reduce pain associated with musculoskeletal dysfunctions and improve posture, range of motion and flexibility.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Gonstead Chiropractic Care?
People of all ages, from newborns to seniors, as well as those with existing injuries or postural dysfunctions can benefit from Gonstead Chiropractic care. Furthermore, it can also be an excellent choice for athletes and those who engage in regular physical activity throughout the week. If you are perfomring a sport at a high level with poor spinal mechanics, not only are you more vulnerable to pain, but your performance will likely not be your best. Finally, those who are looking for a safe, natural approach to pain relief should get in contact with Dr Hulme to see what benefits that could likely get.
What Does a Gonstead Chiropractic Session Involve?
A Gonstead session is different from regular Chiropractic care. There is a 5 step process involved in finding the source of your pain or dysfunction. The first step involves the observation of your posture and movement. The second step involves the static palpation of the spine looking for skin changes, swelling and tenderness. The third step looks at motion palpation to see how your joints are moving. The fourth step involves instrumentation to look for heat differences from side to side in your spine. And the final step is used if deemed necessary which is the use of X-Rays. X-Rays can be an incredibly useful tool to see the alignment of your spine. You can see on how this 5 step process is done in more detail here.
The realignment is then done using precise, gentle adjustments that target the source of pain, helping improve the overall structure and function of your spine. The specific joint and way the adjustments needs to be done is considered after all 4-5 steps of the analysis has been done and correlate. This ensures for the best and most accurate correction possible. For those with chronic issues, additional visits may be needed over time to ensure continued progress.
Should I See a Doctor Before Seeing a Chiropractor?
Due to Chiropractors going through a thorough training process, it isn’t usually necessary to visit your doctor before visiting a Chiropractor. Chiropractors are trained to assess whether you would make a good candidate for Chiropractic care or whether another form of treatment would suit you better. This is why a thorough history and exam is done. We want to ensure we give you the best care possible. We don’t ever take on any patient we don’t have good confidence we can help.
If you would like a consultation with Dr Hulme to see whether he can help you, please do get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
The video below is one of many incredible cases documenting the power of Gonstead Chiropractic:
See what people have said about their success with Dr Hulme who have had similar problems.