Treat Pain and Improve Quality of Life with Gonstead Chiropractic

If you’re reading this post, you have most likely already heard the name “Gonstead” or “Gonstead Chiropractic.” It is a rather well-known and popular chiropractic technique created by Dr. Clarence Gonstead. In our experience, many patients actively seek out Gonstead chiropractors for their regular care after doing some prior research. There are several factors that encourage patients to choose Gonstead chiropractic.

First of all, what is Gonstead Chiropractic? You can find the basic premise and focus of this technique in Dr. David’s own words on our Gonstead page here. Basically, the Gonstead System of Chiropractic focuses on five primary “criteria”: Visualization, Instrumentation, Static Palpation, Motion Palpation, and X-ray Analysis. Again, you can learn more in-depth on our page, but these steps in Gonstead care make for very in-depth and thorough consideration of the patient’s current condition, which then allows the chiropractor to provide a more precise, manual adjustment.

Specific adjustments are the bread and butter of the Gonstead technique. In many cases of pain or mobility issues, there is a certain spot or area in the spine that needs correction in order to recover nerve function, decrease inflammation, and relieve pain. Gonstead chiropractors believe in providing only the correction(s) that the body needs to recover itself. You can akin chiropractic adjustments to giving the body a necessary boost to allow it to reach for its full potential.

More than, “what can we do to alleviate the symptoms?” Gonstead looks at, “where is the root of the symptom and how can we correct the issue to recover the related functions and alleviate the symptoms?”

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Gonstead Chiropractic also focuses on deep-diving into the cause of the symptoms. More than, “what can we do to alleviate the symptoms?” Gonstead looks at, “where is the root of the symptom and how can we correct the issue to recover the related functions and alleviate the symptoms?” That is one of the primary reasons for the Five Criteria: to ensure the chiropractor sees the full picture of the real issue at hand; having five different, yet vital steps in examination helps paint this picture.

Two other factors that are central to Gonstead Chiropractic are disc function and “the foundation” meaning the pelvis. Discs refer to the fibrous cartilage between the vertebrae in the spine; they essentially provide shock absorption and mobility to the spine. You can learn more about what can happen if you have unhealthy discs or a disc injury here. Gonstead chiropractors tend to concentrate on examining and improving the discs, especially if there is inflammation. As for the pelvis, it is central to spinal mobility and any hindrance to the pelvic bone alignment will likely shift the spine’s alignment, causing pain and a host of other problems.

So, why choose Gonstead Chiropractic for your treatment and wellness care? If you are looking for a chiropractor who pinpoints the cause of your symptoms and provides the specific adjustments to correct the main issue – Gonstead is right for you! Also, if you suspect you are experiencing disc problems or a twisted pelvis, a Gonstead chiropractor can help you recover and improve those issues as well as alleviate pain. Read more on our Chiropractic pages or contact us at Alight Chiropractic to learn more about our Gonstead chiropractor in Kirkland and Redmond, and Experience the Difference.