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Gonstead chiropractic follows a system developed by an American chiropractor named Clarence S. Gonstead. 

It involves a very thorough analysis of a patient’s spine, which includes:

​1. The use of a skin temperature differential instrument (STDI)

This instrument aids the chiropractor in assessing the likelihood and location of nerve pressure in the spine.

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2. Observation and postural analysis

This process involves examining the posture (global and regional) of the patient for potential mal-position of the joints within the spine.

3. Palpation

Palpation is a hands-on approach whereby the chiropractor feels the spine for the

mal-position and restriction to normal movement of the joints within the spine.

4. X-ray analysis

X-ray analysis is a very detailed examination of radiographs of a patient’s entire spine.  The analysis is specific to the Gonstead practitioner and aids in identification of direction of misalignment of the joints within the spine.