THE GONSTEAD TECHNIQUE

The Gonstead Chiropractor goes beyond what many chiropractors consider a spinal assessment by conducting a thorough analysis of your spine using five criteria to detect the presence of the vertebral subluxation complex.

The Gonstead Chiropractor goes beyond what many chiropractors consider a spinal assessment by conducting a thorough analysis of your spine using five criteria to detect the presence of the vertebral subluxation complex.

VISUALIZATION

VISUALIZATION

Visualization is a way to cross reference all the other findings. Dr. Cameron is an expert in looking for subtle changes in your posture and movement which could indicate any problems.

Visualization is a way to cross reference all the other findings. Dr. Cameron is an expert in looking for subtle changes in your posture and movement which could indicate any problems.

INSTRUMENTATION

INSTRUMENTATION

Dr. Cameron uses a Nervoscope that detects uneven distributions of heat along the spine which can be indicative of inflammation and nerve pressure. This feels like two fingers gliding down each side of your spine.

Dr. Cameron uses a Nervoscope that detects uneven distributions of heat along the spine which can be indicative of inflammation and nerve pressure. This feels like two fingers gliding down each side of your spine.

STATIC PALPATION

STATIC PALPATION

This is the process of feeling (or palpating) your spine in a static position. Dr. Cameron will feel for the presence of swelling, tenderness and any abnormal texture or tightness in the muscles and other tissues of your back.

MOTION PALPATION

MOTION PALPATION

This process involves feeling the spine while moving and bending it at various angles. This enables Dr. Cameron to determine how easily or difficult each segment in your spine moves in different directions.

This process involves feeling the spine while moving and bending it at various angles. This enables Dr. Cameron to determine how easily or difficult each segment in your spine moves in different directions.

X-RAY ANALYSIS

X-RAY ANALYSIS

X-ray films help us visualize the entire structure of your spine. This is helpful in evaluating posture, joint and disc integrity, vertebral misalignments and ruling out any pathologies that may be present.

X-ray films help us visualize the entire structure of your spine. This is helpful in evaluating posture, joint and disc integrity, vertebral misalignments and ruling out any pathologies that may be present.