Downtown Calgary Gonstead Technique

Under the Gonstead Method of adjustment, the treatment is just as precise as the diagnostics. Once our chiropractor understands the segment and extent of the misalignment, they can use a series of adjustments to correct the subluxation and ensure the patient is on the road to recovery.

As a result of many years of injury, the vertebrae of a patient’s spine can become misaligned in many different directions. It is critical for a Doctor of Chiropractic to understand this complex derangement of the vertebrae of the spine, and with very specific manual adjustments using their hands, adjust the spine back into the correct alignment. The doctor may adjust the same segment several times during different sessions to make sure the spine is aligned correctly.

• Dr Maguire was specifically trained in the Gonstead method, and today uses a modified Gonstead Techniques to care for patients.
• We now use a rolling thermographic study of the spine every 12th visit rather than a Nervoscope each visit. This has the advantage of giving us digitized quantifiable data to track the patients neurological progress.
• Gowning occurs (subject to the patient’s preference) on each exam and re-exam (Every 12 visits) to perform the Insight Millennium thermographic study to provide the doctor and patient quantifiable data regarding progress rather than just a qualitative “Yes, I feel Great Doc”.
• We utilize Gonstead listing method to understand and communicate the misalignment of the patient’s spine and adjust accordingly.
• Additionally we will perform various orthopedic and neurological examinations to further identify the areas of concern.
• In cases where the Doctor establishes that a full Gonstead Technique is necessary, the following describes the Gonstead Method, which is the basis for our clinic’s approach to spinal care.
• Completing additional training in Physiotherapy and completing the National Board Examination in the USA, Dr. Maguire has specific training in active and passive muscle work and modalities that may further assist in the patient recovery and realizing of their full potential.