APPROACH
Vertical Chiropractic® represents the best of the old and the best of the new in corrective chiropractic care. Chiropractic is a drug-free, physiologically compatible health care that allows the body to heal itself by allowing the nervous system to function better. When nerve interference is removed with gentle chiropractic adjustments, healthy cell metabolism, organ function, and mental and physical well-being are restored. According to the research, that means more energy, better movement, and a stronger immune system. More and more families are choosing chiropractic because
no one is ever too young or too old to obtain a healthy nervous system for life. Vertical Chiropractic® is fully committed to teaching its communities the “inside out” paradigm of health. We pride ourselves not only on being a healing center but also as an educational institution. Our founders have been combining their expertise in chiropractic and life coaching to bring you the very best in healthy living. We believe your health is your greatest asset and we invite you to see how we raise healthy families naturally and discover how to live the Vertical Life – Body, Mind, and Spirit.
Principled Gonstead Chiropractic Care
Our patients travel for miles from all over the world to experience the renowned Gonstead Technique. Gonstead represents the ultimate standard in “hands-on” spinal adjusting and has been proven effective for 100 years. Backed by science in combining biology, physiology, physics, geometry, and anatomy to carefully study and identify vertebral subluxation, this cutting-edge technique results in the most accurate, specific, and effective approach to evaluating and adjusting the spine. Because the spinal column is a dynamic structure affecting the entire body, the Gonstead Technique requires that the entire spine be checked for motion, soft tissue damage, and neurological dysfunction by using five criteria. These valuable criteria and detailed analysis include instrumentation, static palpation, motion palpation, visualization, and spinal imaging followed by adjusting the articulations of the spine by hand only.
By taking this comprehensive, proactive approach, we find that when correction is made to the spine, the entire body begins functioning better as a whole. It is common for our patients to feel more energy, sleep better, and notice improved metabolism after receiving a series of specific Gonstead adjustments. The Gonstead System is timeless and gives rise to a specific, definite approach, to every segment of the spinal column. There is a clinical logic to every decision that is made for each and every patient. This ensures that the principles outlined by Dr. Gonstead will be duplicated, the results achieved, and satisfied patient referrals stimulated.
Instrumentation
The Gonstead chiropractor uses a thermal detection instrument that discerns heat differentials along the spine consistent with inflammation and nerve pressure. The instrument obtains objective neurological evidence of vertebral subluxation and monitors the progress of patient care.
Visualization
The Gonstead chiropractor visually looks for abnormalities in skin, muscle tone, posture, and gait to help locate misalignments of the spine. Visualization is crucial when taking into account all other criteria and making important decisions about your corrective care.
Static/Motion Palpation
When nerves are compromised and spinal joints malfunction, they produce swelling (edema) in the area; they “lock-up” and surrounding muscles tighten to stabilize. The Gonstead chiropractor will feel for these areas on your back and neck using the fingertips and can feel which joints move improperly.
Spinal Imaging
Postural spinal x-rays allow for a “blueprint” of your spine, which is important in determining specifically how the involved spinal segments are to be adjusted. X-rays are also helpful in determining postural abnormalities, length of time subluxation has been present, and determines the path to correction.
corrective Care
The ultimate goal is to transform your spine and return it to its normal structural alignment. The result - proper joint movement, natural healing, unbound muscle tension, relaxed paraspinal tissue, maximized nerve flow, degenerative joint disease prevention, expanded capacity, and energy coherence. Beyond healing your body, we expect to observe your life aligning by changed patterns of your body-mind connection. We often witness our practice members elevate their emotional health, choices, values, relationships, and careers. Studies have shown that optimal posture is vital to a properly functioning spine and nervous system. After all, an uninhibited and strong nervous system positively influences our thoughts and emotions, raises our energy, builds confidence, and greater economic risk tolerance. Because of the numerous combinations of spinal misalignments that may be present, our focus is to transform any abnormal patterns of the spine and nervous system into an optimal state. We use top-of-the-line, high-speed, low-dose x-ray systems to establish before (pre) and after (post) spinal images as an important element of confirming the transformation or furthering our focused efforts to gently and specifically guide the spine, with time and repetition, toward a healthy normal posture. Since everyone’s spine is unique, treatment outcomes vary with each individual case.
become the expert of your body and destiny
Since the word “doctor” means “teacher,” we pride ourselves on being not only a healing center but also an educational institution. Within our centers of excellence, your doctor of chiropractic will explain to you what is the cause of your health challenge, what our team can do to help the cause of your problem, how long it will take to correct the problem, and what your investment in yourself will be. We set a special appointment for you called “ the report of findings.” and host in-person and web-based workshops to get you better results faster. We believe it is vital for our patients to understand the health of their own spine and body is directly related to their overall understanding of themselves. Knowledge is power, and empowerment allows our patients the greatest opportunity for healing and achieving the best results.
Positive, High-Energy Centers of excellence
We invite you to not only get results but experience chiropractic exceptionally. For many years, our patients raved about how they have not experienced chiropractic like Vertical. We are unique, bright, happy, high energy, and will encourage you to become the best version of yourself. We understand that having hope, believing in your body, and being a part of a positive community accelerates the body’s innate ability to heal and recover. We use modern technology to serve you best. Our offices are specifically designed to allow our world-class team to stay focused, streamline your visits, reduce appointment times, and invite you to feel great and restore function again. Come see how we have spent quality time into creating our spaces and that much more into the chiropractic care you receive.
The Vertical Lifestyle
At Vertical Chiropractic®, our team of professionals is excited to align your spine and your life. Health and healing involve a full spectrum of participation on our patient’s part. The body heals from within, from above-down, and from inside-out. The function of chiropractic care will be to remove any interference to the expression of that health. Our patients’ responsibilities will include improving their nutritional intake, fitness level, and mental attitude to facilitate the body’s journey toward optimal health and healing.