To see is to know, not to see is to guess. We do not want to guess when it comes to your health. Gonstead Chiropractors use full spine x-rays that let us see the whole picture from the base of the occiput, all the way to the bottom of the pelvis. Full spine x-rays give off less radiation and are more beneficial in many ways compared to sectional x-rays.
Every patient has a slightly different anatomy. These x-rays allow us to be as specific as possible and see exactly what your entire spine looks like. Full spine x-rays give an accurate vertebral count, show the full contour of the spine to allow for posture analysis, and show additional information that can be utilized for specific care that is tailored to each patient.
Gonstead Chiropractors utilize both Static palpation and Motion palpation; A hands-on approach designed to give the doctor tactile information. Static palpation helps the chiropractor detect any changes in temperature, texture, contour, and edema. Motion palpation is used to feel how the vertebrae move independently of one another and vertebral listings.
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The dual-probe instrument, known as a nervoscope, is a key element to the Gonstead system. We use this instrument to detect heat differences in the spine. The nervoscope has two probes that compare the temperature of the skin from side to side. This helps locate areas of inflammation and indicates that a subluxation may be present in that part of the spine.
See moreThere is a lot of information that we can gather just by paying close attention. Visualization of the patient includes observation of the patient’s posture, gait, emotional state, and even the skin. We use gowns in order to visualize every visit and be as specific as possible to each patient.
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Every individual has different health issues, as well as different causes for their health issues. However, most of the time a patient’s symptoms can help us determine where in the spine an adjustment may be needed. Although this is not used in a cookie-cutter way, if a patient is having issues with their nervous system, there is usually correlation between their symptoms and the location of the subluxation. It can also help us understand which part of the Autonomic Nervous System (Sympathetic or Parasympathetic) the issue is coming from.
Once we have the information from the patient’s case history, we are then able to put it together with our objective findings from our analysis and be confident in where an adjustment is necessary. Paying close attention to the details of a patient’s case history over the course of care helps us to determine the next steps for you and your care plan.
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