About Gonstead Chiropractic
"To be scientific, you must be specific" C. S. Gonstead
Gonstead Chiropractic is a scientific approach to chiropractic care with a strong emphasis on thorough assessment, precision and patient-centred care. Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach, the Gonstead System combines a range of clinical assessment methods to understand each patient’s individual health concern.
Before an adjustment is performed, a detailed assessment is carried out such as case history, visual assessment, static and motion palpation, instrumentation and, X-ray analysis (where clinically indicated). These findings are considered together to help determine an appropriate and specific approach to care.
Once accurate diagnosis is made and location for vertebral segment is identified, specific chiropractic adjustment is delieverd.
The Gonstead Method
"Find the subluxation, Accept where you find it, correct it and Leave it alone" C. S. Gonstead
Every adjustment starts with understanding, not guesswork.
Dr. Scott at Back and Beyond Chiropractic in Concord follows the Gonstead's structured six steps to determine exact location of vertebral segment to be adjusted.
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History
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Visualisation
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Instrumentation
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Static Palpation
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Motion Palpation
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X-ray Analysis (if clinically indicated)
Rather than a generic adjustment, every step of your care is guided by what we actually find in your spine from thorough assessments, supporting lasting results.
My Personal Journey Shaped Me into a Gonstead Chiropractor
"It's amazing what one adjustment can do! "
Dr. Scott’s passion for chiropractic care was shaped by his own journey as a long-term TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder patient. After consulting various healthcare professionals including medical practitioners and dental specialists, he struggled to find the lasting improvement. His experience with Gonstead Chiropractic introduced him to a different approach to assessment and care, and ultimately became a turning point in his own journey.
This personal experience inspired Dr. Scott to pursue the Gonstead System and develop a deeper understanding of its approach to assessing the body as a whole. Today, he is a dedicated Gonstead Chiropractor and current ambassador of Gonstead Chiropractic Society Australia, committed to providing thorough, individualised care and helping patients feel heard, understood and carefully assessed.
Dr. Scott believes that every patient deserves to be carefully assessed and genuinely listened to, because often a single experience can be the turning point that helps someone move beyond persistent pain and live life more fully.