Gonstead Chiropractic Care

Gonstead is a structured system of spinal analysis built around finding the specific segment causing a problem, rather than treating a general region of the back. It combines four checks: visual observation of your posture and movement, static palpation of the spine at rest, motion palpation as you move, and, where needed, standing X-rays that show your spine under its normal load-bearing position.

That layered analysis is what sets Gonstead apart — most techniques rely on one or two of these checks, where Gonstead insists on cross-referencing all of them before treating anything.

Once the specific restricted segment is identified, your chiropractor delivers a precise adjustment to that segment alone, aiming for accuracy over a broader, more general approach.

Your first visit is analysis-heavy: your chiropractor observes your posture, feels along your spine at rest and in motion, and may recommend standing X-rays to see your spine under normal load. Only once that full picture is in place does treatment begin.