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The Gonstead Analysis & What to
Expect on Your First Visit
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What to Expect on Your
First Visit |
Your first visit to our office will be
the time for you to discuss with Dr. Davis all of your
current health concerns. This visit begins with a free
consultation with Dr. Davis designed to help determine
your own individual needs, and to come up with an active
plan to help you get your health on the right track.
After the consultation, Dr. Davis performs a thorough
spinal examination to identify the condition of your
nervous system. This examination includes full spinal
X-rays and state of the art Gonstead Chiropractic exam
procedures.
Dr. Davis will then analyze and study the examination
and x-ray information to determine the best care
approach for you, and to devise an individual health
care plan specific to your needs.
On your second visit, Dr. Davis will explain the exam
and x-ray findings in detail, and provide you with a
written report. You will also be advised of any
individual exercise and nutritional needs, and you will
be given a treatment plan that tells you what you can
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The Gonstead
Analysis (What the doctor does and why!) |
The Gonstead Chiropractor conducts a
thorough analysis of your spine using five criteria
to detect the presence of the vertebral subluxation
complex: X-ray analysis, instrumentation, static
palpation, motion palpation, and visualization.
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X-ray Analysis X-rays enable your
doctor to visualize the entire structure of your
spine. This is helpful in evaluating for any disease
processes, fractures, posture, joint & disc
integrity, and vertebral misalignments.
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Instrumentation
The instrument of choice in the Gonstead System is
the nervoscope. The nervoscope detects uneven
distribution of heat along the spine which can be
indicative of inflammation and nerve pressure. This
instrument is guided down the length of your back
and feels like two fingers gliding down each side of
your spine. |
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Static Palpation
This is simply the process of feeling, or palpating,
your spine in a stationary position. Dr. Davis 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.
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Motion Palpation
This process involves feeling the individual
segments of the spine while moving and bending it at
various angles. This helps Dr. Davis to determine
which segment or segments of the spine (called
vertebra) are not moving the way they should and in
what direction they have lost that function.
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Visualization
Visualization is a way to cross reference all the
other findings. Remember, Dr. Davis is an expert in
looking for subtle changes in your posture and
movement, which could indicate any problems.
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The Gonstead Adjustment
After a complete analysis, Dr. Davis, as your
Gonstead practitioner, is ready to deliver necessary
spinal alignments. The focus of the Dr. Davis’
adjustment is to be as specific, precise and
accurate as possible, addressing only the problem
areas (areas of subluxation). Great care is taken to
ensure a mechanically correct position and precise
thrust to provide the most accurate and painless
adjustment possible. It is the goal of Dr. Davis to
restore and maintain optimal health by locating and
correcting any interference to the nervous system
caused by vertebral subluxation.
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