Vermont Chiro
Chiropractic care with an emphasis on detail and individual attention
Why we practice Gonstead chiropractic care
Gonstead chiropractic care offers a specific and scientific way to find the right treatment for you.
Guided by the principle of addressing the issue and stepping back, the Gonstead method offers care that’s precise and not drawn out.
We focus on finding the reason behind your pain so we can deliver tailored care and specific treatments to fix the source of the problem.
“The power that made the body heals the body”
– B.J Palmer
How Gonstead chiropractic care may benefit your body
Our goal is to ease your discomfort through clear communication and carefully delivered chiropractic care.
Gonstead practitioners dedicate years to education and continued learning to ensure every adjustment is precise and responsive to your individual needs.
We don’t offer ‘out-of-the-box’ chiropractic care plans. Instead, we develop a treatment plan specifically designed to help you and only recommend the number of visits you genuinely need.
We find it
We take a detailed look at your spinal and nervous system health to uncover what’s really causing the issue.
We adjust it
With a steady hand and detailed technique, we apply Gonstead adjustments to help restore balance in your spine.
We leave it alone
After your adjustment, we allow the body space to recover and let nerve pathways function freely.
Conditions often supported by Gonstead chiropractic
Many assume chiropractic care is just for back pain, but the Gonstead method may support relief across different areas of the body, such as:
- Back and neck pain
- Limb and joint pain
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Nerve pain
How the Gonstead technique works
The Gonstead technique is specific, thorough and precise. Using meticulous analysis, we explore the interaction between nerves, muscles and bones using various assessment tools for a detailed diagnosis – it’s not just about cracking the spine.
Once we find the problem and determine the suitability of chiropractic treatment, we design a course of care that aims to give you great results with minimal adjustments.
Taking your history
Understanding your background, symptoms, and goals helps shape our approach, and we make sure your voice is heard from the start.
Visual assessment
As experts in posture and movement, we watch you move as we look for subtle signs of issues or imbalances in your musculoskeletal system.
Instrumental analysis
By guiding a nervoscope down your spine, we look for changes in temperature that could suggest nerve-related concerns.
Static palpation
Using a careful and trained touch, we examine your spine for areas of swelling or sensitivity that may signal referred pain.
Motion palpation
While moving your spine gently, we assess for any irregular motion between segments to help identify where support may be needed.
X-ray imaging
We take an on-site X-ray for an instant image of your spine to check joint and disc integrity and vertebral alignment. This further informs our thorough analysis and helps us to provide meticulous and precise chiropractic care.
Precision adjustments
Following our evaluation, we’ll discuss whether chiropractic care is right for you and ensure you’re fully informed before moving forward.
With your permission, we’ll perform your adjustment using the Gonstead technique of quick, precise and meticulous movements to realign your spine, reduce pain, and restore normal movement.
Gonstead care is personalised to suit your needs, with the goal of helping you feel your best—physically and emotionally.
The origins of Gonstead care
Dr Clarence Gonstead introduced his chiropractic method in the 1940s with a focus on biomechanics and the relationship between spinal discs and nerve pressure. His research led to the development of a comprehensive analysis system that examines the entire spine for a more accurate and thorough understanding of spinal issues.
By the 1950s, Dr Gonstead’s method had gained significant traction, leading his team to educate fellow chiropractors and establish the Gonstead Clinic of Chiropractic in Wisconsin in 1964.
Widely taught and practised internationally, the Gonstead system is recognised by many as a high standard of chiropractic technique.
At Chiropractic Symphony, our team are members of the Gonstead Chiropractic Society and are dedicated to delivering a caring, thorough and systematic approach to your treatment through the Gonstead system.