Next Free Spinal Screening: Ketchum YMCA in the lobby: February 14, 2012 10:30 a.m. - p.m. If you are in the downtown Los Angeles area, stop on by!
Why should you choose a
Gonstead Chiropractor?
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 is a way to cross reference all the other findings. Your chiropractor is an expert in looking for subtle changes in your posture and movement which could indicate any problems.
Instrumentation – The instrument of choice in the Gonstead System is the Nervoscope. The Nervoscope detects uneven distributions of heat along the spine which can be indicative of inflammation caused by a pinched nerve This instrument is guided down the length of your back and feels like two fingers gliding down each side of your spine.
Static Palpation – This is the process of feeling (or palpating) your spine in a stationary (or static) position. Your chiropractor will feel for the presence of swelling (or edema), tenderness and any abnormal texture or tightness in the muscles and other tissues of your back.
Motion Palpation – This is our way of analyzing the health and motion of the disc. This enables the chiropractor to determine how flexible each segment in your spine moves in different directions.
X-Ray Analysis – x-ray films enable your doctor to visualize the entire structure of your spine. This is helpful in evaluating posture, joint and disc integrity, vertebral misalignments and ruling out any pathologies, or recent fractures that may be present or contributing to the patient’s condition. These full-spine radiographs are taken in the standing, weight-bearing position to fully substantiate the examination findings.
excerpted from www.gonstead.com
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