Frequently asked questions

The Gonstead System is a specific method of chiropractic care that focuses on finding and correcting spinal misalignments that may interfere with the nervous system. Gonstead chiropractors use detailed analysis, including health history, visualization, instrumentation, motion palpation, and static palpation, to determine where adjustments are needed.

Gonstead care emphasizes precise analysis and specific adjustments. Rather than adjusting multiple areas routinely, each adjustment is based on findings from a thorough examination to address the underlying cause of dysfunction.

No, many patients choose chiropractic care as part of a proactive wellness lifestyle. Because the nervous system controls every function in the body, maintaining proper spinal health can help support overall function and quality of life.

In many cases, yes. However, your chiropractor will first determine whether an adjustment is appropriate and safe based on your examination findings, or if additional examination, study, or referral is necessary.

When clinically necessary, X-rays may be recommended to help evaluate the spine and guide care decisions.

The number of visits varies depending on your health goals, the nature of your condition, and how long it has been present. We will discuss recommendations after completing your examination.

Yes. Chiropractic care can be adapted for patients of all ages, from infants to seniors. Pediatric adjustments use gentle, age-appropriate techniques.

Yes. Chiropractic care during pregnancy may help support comfort, mobility, and pelvic balance. Adjustments are modified to accommodate each stage of pregnancy.

Chiropractic care focuses on identifying and correcting spinal dysfunction that may contribute to stress or dysfunction within the nervous system. This stress prevents the nervous system from providing efficient communication between your brain and the rest of your body. Through specific chiropractic adjustments, we aim to restore proper spinal motion and support healthy communication between the brain and body.

The nervous system coordinates and controls every organ, tissue, and cell in the body. Gonstead chiropractic care focuses on helping the spine support optimal nervous system function.

No, the sound sometimes heard during an adjustment is simply gas being released from a joint. A successful adjustment does not depend on hearing a popping sound.