Gonstead Chiropractic Clinic

read moreAfter filling in a questionaire, you will be taken into the Adjusting room with the Doctor of Chiropractic for a Consultation (Cost:free) here you will be able to elaborate on your complaint/s to determine if your case can be helped. At this point if accepted as a patient, an in depth analysis will be carried out which will include; Neurological, Orthopedic, Visceral (when needed), Instrument readings(thermography, SEMG) and Chiropractic Spinal/extremity examination (Cost 50). Furthermore, when indicated and if justified X-Ray (on site) urinanalysis, blood testing and MRI can be done through referral (Extra cost depending on which test, also see price list).

read moreOur clinics specialise in the treatment of spinal related back pain, joint pain, head aches, nerve damage, work related injuries, car accident injuries and sports injuries to name but a few. Regardless of your age, size, fitness level or condition, we tailor our treatment programs to your individual needs. We understand that patients expect the best care, an honest assessment and true concern for their health. At the Gonstead Clinic of Chiropractic, our goal is to help you achieve your health care goals and an optimum quality of life through a number of lifestyle changes/improvements.

read moreBelow are just a few testimonials on common problems given to the clinic after making full recovery. Just a Short note to thank you. Graeme and his staff on their professional attitude they showed whilst treating my recent problem. When i visited the Gonstead Clinic for the first time i arrived on crutches from a outlaying area of Manchester which took 30 minutes commuting. Then in an extensive program particualy of a correct diet and exercise he had me on my feet again within 4 weeks but even better than before the injury.

read more4. Sleep on your back or side, never your stomach - Avoid sleeping on your stomach as it twists your neck. Avoid the fetal position, it reverses your spinal curves. 5. Invest in a good chair, pillow and mattress - When you think about the amount of time you use these things each day, it's worth it. 6. Stretch your spine before and after sports - This will also help to loosen up the surrounding muscles. 7. Stretch your legs and back after each hour of sitting - whether in a car or at a desk. Stretching regularly will help to keep you from tightening up or injuring yourself further.

read moreYour nervous system controls and coordinates every function of your body. It is your nervous system that allows you to adapt to, and live in your environment. A large portion of your nervous system passes through your spine. It is your spinal cord that acts as the major cable exiting your brain, travels down inside your spinal column and branches off into spinal nerves at various levels of your spine. These spinal nerves then exit between individual spinal vertebrae and go to the various parts of your body.

read moreIn the chiropractic there are about 38 different named techniques. The techniques range from being very gross and crude to very specific and scientific. Dr Gonstead was a mechanical engineer prior to being a chiropractor. After graduation from chiropractic college he decided he could do chiropractic better than he was taught if he could learn how to apply mechanical engineering principles to the spine. We will only take x-rays if clinically necessary. The x-ray is like a blueprint in that it frequently indicates what has happened at the area we are concerned with.

read moreStep 4. Report of Findings: This includes Diagnosis; Prognosis, treatment plan, Reviews and consent to treatment. Please Note: Payment plan options are available to significantly reduce the individual visit price for as little as 31.00 per visit. Options will be explained by the Chiropractor and taylored to your specific case following your initial visit.