The Gonstead Technique

A way to cross reference all other findings. The doctor is an expert in looking for subtle changes in your posture and movement which could indicate a problem.

The instrument the doctor uses is the Nervoscope. The Nervoscope is a piece of technology that detects uneven heat distribution along the spine that can indicate inflammation and nerve pressure.

This is feeling your spine in a stationary position. The doctor will feel for the presence of swelling, tenderness, abnormal texture/tightness in the muscle tissues of your back.

This involves the doctor feeling the spine while moving and bending your body. This allows the doctor to determine how well each segment of your spine moves in each direction.

Full spine X-rays allow the doctor to see the entire structure of your spine. This is helpful in not only evaluating posture, structural integrity, disc integrity, and vertebral misalignments, but also helps rule out pathology and fractures.