Chiropractor Mount Waverley
Chiropractic care with an emphasis on detail and individual attention
Why we practice Gonstead chiropractic care
Through the Gonstead method, chiropractic care is guided by thorough analysis and tailored support.
The Gonstead technique follows a clear approach—identify the problem, adjust with care, and avoid excessive follow-ups.
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.
Rather than using generic care plans, we focus on crafting a chiropractic approach that fits your situation, with no unnecessary appointments.
We find it
Through a full spinal and nervous system review, we work to locate the precise reason behind your pain.
We adjust it
Using the Gonstead approach, we apply careful adjustments to address spinal misalignments with accuracy.
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
While most people think chiropractors only help with back pain, our Gonstead chiropractic care may help relieve pain in various parts of your body, including:
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Limb and joint pain
- Headaches & Migraines
- Dizziness
- Nerve pain
The process behind the Gonstead method
The Gonstead method involves detailed analysis to understand how your nerves, muscles, and bones work together – far beyond a simple spinal adjustment.
After identifying the issue and confirming chiropractic care is appropriate, we tailor a plan focused on achieving results with as few adjustments as needed.
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
By carefully watching your movement patterns, we look for the finer details that may point to underlying postural or structural problems.
Instrumental analysis
Using our precision nervoscope tool to run down your spine, we watch for temperature changes that can indicate underlying nerve problems.
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.
Focused chiropractic realignment
Following our evaluation, we’ll discuss whether chiropractic care is right for you and ensure you’re fully informed before moving forward.
Once you’re comfortable with the proposed treatment, we’ll carry out your adjustment using the Gonstead approach—focused, accurate movements designed to support alignment and ease discomfort.
Your adjustments are tailored through the Gonstead method to align with your unique health goals and support a greater sense of wellbeing.
History of the Gonstead technique
Originating in the 1940s, the Gonstead method was created by Dr Clarence Gonstead, who focused on improving how spinal misalignments were identified and addressed. His approach is rooted in biomechanical principles and a full-spine assessment rather than limiting focus to just the symptomatic area.
As his practice continued to expand through the 1950s, Dr Gonstead’s team began teaching his method to other chiropractors and established the Gonstead Clinic of Chiropractic in Wisconsin in 1964.
The Gonstead system is now taught at leading universities and used by chiropractors worldwide, widely regarded as a benchmark in chiropractic practice.
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.