A healthy spine is a prerequisite to a healthy life

Gonstead Chiropractic

What we treat

Conditions

Spinal

Disc InjuriesNeuropathiesRadicular SymptomsSciaticaNerve PainArthritisHeadachesVertebral Compression Fractures

Extremity

Ankle SprainsTMJKnee InjuriesCarpal TunnelHip & Groin PainShoulder InjuriesElbow Pain

Specializing in complex spine injuries, the Gonstead method utilizes a specific and detail-oriented exam process to find the root cause of your problem. Because the Gonstead system is so rigorous — there are roughly 500 Gonstead practitioners in the world — it gives us the expertise to help anyone from the elderly to infants, and everyone in between.

The five pillars

The Gonstead Exam Process

01

Visualization

Observation of gait, posture, shoulder height, and skin changes for early signs of dysfunction.

02

Instrumentation

Nervoscope / Delta-T temperature comparison along the spine to identify nerve irritation.

03

Palpation

Static and motion palpation in a weight-bearing position — finding the true segment of dysfunction.

04

X-ray Analysis

Spinal x-rays to assess severity, duration, and complexity. We don't guess — we measure.

05

Case Management

A full exam every visit. No assumptions, no template adjustments.

Interactive Module

The Anatomy of Spinal Degeneration

Five Gonstead-recognized phases of spinal breakdown — and the specific adjustments that restore them.

X-RayNervoscopeStatic PalpationMotion PalpationVisualization
Phase 1Normal

A healthy, well-aligned spine with full disc height and clear nerve pathways. The goal is to keep it that way.

Clinical Findings

All five Gonstead criteria agree: symmetric nervoscope readings, no tenderness or swelling on palpation, full segmental motion, and clean X-ray alignment.

Gonstead Approach
What we see:
Nothing that needs correcting — the exam checks out across visualization, instrumentation, palpation, and x-rays.
What we do:
Periodic wellness checks. No adjustment is given unless a subluxation actually shows up.
What to expect:
Maintain how you feel and move, and catch small problems before they become big ones.
Patient stories

What our patients are saying

Real reviews from real Mainestream patients.

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3 of the most amazing doctors I have ever met. I have seen many doctors due to fighting with some autoimmune disorders for 2+ years and have seen many "traditional" doctors from Portland Maine to Boston Massachusetts and all in between with little to no answers or help. Within my 1st 2 weeks being seen here mind blowing results! Truly blessed to have these 3 in my corner. 100% worth it to pay and feel so much better than have insurance cover me to stay sick. I love this team and all they've done.

Shanna W.

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