Today, chiropractors use a variety of methods to correct joint dysfunctions, subluxation, and spinal misalignment. Chiropractic methods and techniques are useful for a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions.
Its meaningGonstead Chiropracticstarts with the basic biomechanical principle. We all know that every builder, engineer, carpenter and architect knows the importance of proper foundation in building structures to ensure its longevity and durability. Similarly, chiropractors are specifically aware of the base of the body, which is formed by the pelvic girdle.
The pelvic girdle is the bony structure, which consists of bones in the lower back and hip. When the pelvic girdle is flat, stability and balance in the spine is maximized. Conversely, when one of the vertebrae or the pelvic girdle itself rotates outward or tilts out of its respective positions, the person may feel dramatic changes in their body.
As a result, there are misalignments, which can lead to excessive pressure on the discs that separate the vertebrae. In many cases, the condition of the intervertebral disc is the key to the patient's health problem. A single accident or several minor episodes can cause cumulative effects, leading to spinal misalignment.
Sometimes the patient does not need help to absorb such shocks in his spine. However, if the vertebrae are turned outward or tilted out of their normal position, the person will need appropriate assistance from qualified health professionals such asGonstead-chiropractorsto effectively address the problem.
History of the Gonstead Chiropractic Approach
Dr. Clarence Gonstead – a small town in Wisconsin – built an entirely new system that we today call the Gonstead Method of chiropractic care. Dr. Gonstead the most important figure in the history of chiropractic care. The Gonstead Method lives on today as a shining example and is one of the best chiropractic techniques.
July 23, 1898 is the birth date of a brilliant healthcare professional who revolutionized the world of chiropractic care. Gonstead grew up learning and practicing repairing cars and tractors - which was interesting to him as it later heralded his achievements in applying the principles of mechanical physics to correcting the human spine.
When Gonstead was 19, he developed a crippling form of arthritis that left him bedridden for several weeks. Dr. JB Olson, a chiropractor, treated his condition and after a few days Gonstead was able to walk again. This was a dramatic, life-changing experience for him.
Thus, he entered the Palmer College of Chiropractic and completed his studies in 1923. While working as an auto mechanic, the concepts and principles of mechanical physics helped him rethink his dominant ideas about subjoint mechanisms. BJ Palmer's theory, which focuses on the displacement of the vertebrae that causes a breach of the neural foramen, has been the exemplar and standard in the chiropractic profession.
On the other hand, Dr. Gonsted disagreed with Palmer's ideas and challenged his theory through biomechanical principles. Gonstead introduced the Level Disc Theory, which states that the subluxation started at the disc—an area where the inflammatory response created nerve pressure from the damaged tissue—resulting in several neurological complications associated with the subluxation.
Dr. Gonstead created an entirely new method of subluxation correction that focuses on this biomechanical principle. The goal was to center the vertebrae on the intervertebral disc to restore the optimal relationship. Dr. Gonstead also pioneered a number of inventions in this new system to maximize the technique's effectiveness in identifying and correcting subluxations.
The development of NERVOSCOPE by Dr. Gonstead enabled chiropractic practitioners to objectively locate subluxation components by measuring differences in bilateral spine temperatures—and effectively support the nerves at every level. Another important thing to know is that he designed a knee-to-chest table and cervical chair that allowed chiropractors to achieve the necessary "lift" while centering the vertebra back into the intervertebral disc.
The basic principle of Gonstead Chiropractic
The Gonstead Chiropractic Technique goes beyond what many health care professionals think of as spinal evaluations, by performing a systematic analysis of the spine using five key principles to diagnose the occurrence of subluxation vertebral complexes.
With this preventive and comprehensive technique of correcting the spine, we – here at Corrective Chiropractic UK – are discovering that the whole body as a whole can function much better.
We believe there is clinical logic and reason for every decision made for every patient. This allows our qualified chiropractor professionals from Gonstead to ensure that Dr. Clarence Gonstead are used to achieve the desired results.
The 5 Key Components of the Gonstead System of Chiropractic
Visualization:This is one of the core principles of the Gonstead Chiropractic approach. Our professional chiropractors are experts at spotting any changes in your movements and posture that indicate musculoskeletal and neurological problems.
Instrumentation:When it comes to using the Gonstead method, the main choice of instruments is the "NERVOSCOPE," which detects uneven heat distribution in the spine that indicates nerve irritation and inflammation. The NERVOSCOPE is guided along the length of the patient's back and feels as if two fingers are sliding down each side of the patient's spine.
Static palpation:This principle emphasizes palpating the patient's spine in a static position. The Gonstead chiropractor will feel swelling, tenderness, swelling, and other abnormal tightness or texture in the patient's back muscles.
Motion detection:The Gonstead chiropractor moves and flexes the spine at different angles, allowing the doctor to identify ease or difficulty in all areas of the patient's spine and whether they move in different directions.
X-ray analysis:The Gonstead chiropractor uses X-ray technology (where clinically required) to image the structure of the patient's spine, which is helpful in assessing any pathologies, recent fractures, spinal misalignment, posture, and integrity of joints or intervertebral discs. This is also helpful for the chiropractor to determine if any of these issues are contributing to the patient's health condition. Documenting these findings may require the chiropractor to take X-rays of the entire spine in the standing or weight-bearing position.
Subluxation explained
The central nervous system (CNS) is the main part of the nervous system, which consists of the brain and spinal cord. The nervous system is the only organ system in the body that is completely protected by bone.
A person's nervous system is responsible for every function in their body. For example, the body's day-to-day functions, receiving and responding to stimuli, and responses to all major systems of the body such as reproductive health, digestive, immune and cardiovascular systems, etc.
There are twenty-four movable vertebrae in the spine, which have nerves on each side of the spine that transmit signals to every cell, tissue, muscle, and organ in the body. All of these nerves work together to form a communication system – as they send important information from the nervous system (brain) to other parts of the body.
Nerves receive responses or feedback from organs and send them back to the brain. The whole process of sending and receiving messages is faster than the speed of light.
Every human's body can be exposed to stress, trauma and chemical irritants - these are so visible throughout life that can lead to misalignment of the bones in the spine area. This condition is known as 'Spinal Subluxation Complex'. Simply put, they are called "subluxations," which can cause inflammation and irritation in the nervous system.
Subluxations or misalignments significantly affect nerve impulse transmission and alter the sending and receiving of vital information between the nervous system and other parts of the body.
Complexities in the nervous system can cause a person to express delusions in many ways. For example, you may complain of fatigue, heavy periods, back pain, allergies, sleep disorders, high blood pressure, gastrointestinal problems, ear infections, infertility, etc.
All of these symptoms or conditions refer to a malfunction in the brain or nervous system. Therefore, it is essential to understand that Gonstead chiropractors do not treat these conditions or symptoms associated with them, but work to remove neural interference with specialized adjustments, working with the body's natural physiology to improve the patient's overall health. to recover. So if your body can communicate well, it will heal itself - and that's the goal of a Gonstead chiropractor.
The goal of our Gonstead chiropractors is to restore your health quickly. We have a simple philosophy - namely 'Find the problem', 'Fix the problem' and 'Restore the health of the patient'. We work to get your spine and body in the right condition to heal itself.
Our goal is to help every patient achieve total health and well-being – and we believe you shouldn't depend on a professional for your livelihood. This is why our chiropractic clinic has implemented the Gonstead Technique and our doctors use it.
There are different techniques or methods in chiropractic. However, the Gonstead method is not widely used because it takes a lot of dedication and patience to perfect. Most interestingly, only one percent of chiropractic graduates specialize in the Gonstead Technique.
In addition, as Gonstead professionals, our team is well trained in this case management approach and system. With years of training and experience, we apply this technique to provide patients with the best possible health.
Similarly, our chiropractors attend Gonstead seminars and workshops where they discuss and review various patient case studies, review new research, discover strategies, and find new ways through an evidence-based approach. Everything to support and help perfect the application of Gonstead's chiropractic treatment to our patients.
Gonstead Chiropractic – Importance
Chiropractic care is best known for helping people with chronic sciatica, neck, shoulder, back or hip pain. Usually, the main benefit of chiropractic care relates to the joints and spine. However, when we explore the other potential benefits of this treatment, it can help with all kinds of discomfort and pain.
The Gonstead Method promotes a full assessment of the patient. While customizations can be great, if you don't analyze the wide range of causes of problems you're experiencing, you're more likely to run into recurring problems. It is important to tell you that Dr. Gonstead (the founder of Gonstead Chiropractic Care) was not really satisfied with the initial chiropractic treatment.
That's why Dr. Gonstead thoroughly researched possible causes and solutions to health problems that plagued his patients. That's why he decided to take a few steps in the first place, the first of which focused on a thorough analysis of the patient.
For example, this includes everything: from palpation to x-rays. So much so, with this scientific and evidence-based approach, Dr. Gonstead took chiropractic care to a whole new level and founded a new branch of chiropractic technique - known today as "Gonstead Chiropractic".
By looking in more detail at the possible causes and actual condition of the body, this technique or adjustments are extremely targeted, measured and precise. A patient receives a safe, gentle and corrective adjustment, tailored to his or her specific health problem. The personalization factor of this method makes Gonstead Chiropractic safe and reliable for everyone – from children to pregnant women, adults and the elderly.
Our Gonstead chiropractors make corrective adjustments based on individual patient needs, promoting the body's natural ability to restore and express health.
Health benefits of chiropractic treatment by Gonstead
Overall, Gonstead's chiropractic treatment allows your body to reach a more balanced and natural state. This allows all body systems to work together – and your body begins to heal itself. Gonstead's chiropractic techniques focus on restoring body structure to its natural position. A good body structure therefore leads to good functioning.
When your body structure is weakened due to injury, stress or illness, it leads to improper and impaired body function. The degree of impairment usually depends on a wide variety of factors, including the underlying cause, how long it has been present, the state of your nervous system, and the condition of the structure.
Gonstead Chiropractic is a wonderful addition to your wellness program as it aims to remove the barriers that prevent your body from expressing your health.
The Benefits of Using Gonstead Chiropractic
Benefits for the organization
Instead, chiropractors promote physical health and help manage pain, inflammation, irritation, etc. to promote healing of various types of injuries. For example, a patient receiving regular Gonstead care can enjoy improved mobility and reduced body pain. Misalignment in the spinal region can lead to misalignment in other parts of the body, causing a variety of symptoms such as pain, inflammation, etc., and even impaired organ function.
When a part of your body is injured, for example your ankle, your body will try to compensate. It can cause your spine to warp or your pelvis to tilt. As a result, you experience pain in the lower back, knees and hips.
The Gonstead Chiropractic Technique significantly addresses such issues and looks for the source of the problem to restore the body's balance. This form of treatment is durable and can also be effective for joint pain, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, sprains, tendinitis and headaches.
Mind benefits
If your brain has imbalances such as stress, depression and anxiety, then you should know that these conditions are destructive and disabling. At the same time, mental stress can aggravate immobility and pain in the body. Usually, these conditions occur when there is an imbalance, usually in the brain.
When your body is not in balance, it can cause problems with the transmission of vital messages between your nervous system and other parts of your body. Thus, misalignments can block CNS signals, leading to imbalances in the brain.
About 70% of the brain is concerned with exercise and posture. Being able to get this part in the best possible shape frees up some extra capacity for the brain to do other things like repairs and makes it easier to maintain a more balanced state.
Back pain and misalignment also cause mechanical and neurological stress on your body, which can negatively impact your mental health.
We address neurological imbalances by realigning the physical body and restoring nerve flow. The goal is to promote whole-body health and vitality through diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes. When your body is properly aligned, you have a healthier body and mind.
Gonstead Chiropractic Adjustments – Corrective Chiropractic
Corrective Chiropractic in Aylesbury offers theGonstead methodjust like all three practitionersGonstead-chiropractors.To experience Gonstead for yourself, you can bookfirst visitfor a full Gonstead Chiropractic assessment at our Aylesbury clinic in the next few days Monday to Friday between 8am. until 8 p.m. (except public holidays).
Call us to make your reservationtel: 01296 488288or email us via our contact form
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