Monthly Archives: April 2012

A Chiropractic Quote

“By keeping the body as subluxaton-free as possible through chiropractic adjustments and living a sensible, wellness-oriented lifestyle, we can significantly enhance the body’s natural restorative powers.” -Terry A. Rondberg, D.C., President of the World Chiropractic Alliance At Byron Family Chiropractic, … Continue reading

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Baby Patients – A Case Study

It’s officially called Traumatic Birth Syndrome or TBS. In what is sometimes called, “doctor assisted deliveries,” subluxations occur when the doctor pulls on the baby using his or her hands, or uses suction. The most common result is spinal misalignment … Continue reading

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Chiropractic Care for Newborns

Did you know chiropractic care is excellent for newborns? In a recent Half-Hour to Health I shared that the sooner parents bring a baby in for spinal care, the better. Some parents bring their baby in shortly after birth to … Continue reading

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Half Hour To Health – Photos

We recently had a Half Hour to Health event at the office. We had a good time with patients interacting in the discussion. If you haven’t attended one of these 30-minute meetings, I invite you to join us next time. … Continue reading

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Sweet News for Your Allergies

You  may have heard it on the news: 2012 is going to be a rough year for allergy suffers. The good news: Local raw honey.  Although traditional medicine debunks the idea, more and more people are finding relief by taking … Continue reading

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A Chiropractic Fact

Did you know that the USA Olympics team has a Doctor of Chiropractic on their medical team? Since 2002, the Olympic sports medicine team includes several DCs. While I believe it makes perfect sense to have a Doctor of Chiropractic … Continue reading

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The Gonstead Method – The Adjustment

“Find the subluxation, accept it where you find it, correct it and leave it alone.”   – C.S. Gonstead After I complete a patient’s analysis, I’m ready to adjust his or her spine. Using the Gonstead adjustment system, I am able … Continue reading

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How I Use the Gonstead System

As a Gonstead Chiropractor I use a spinal assessment using five criteria to detect the presence of the vertebral subluxation complex. Visualization – I am trained to see changes in your posture and movement that indicate potential problems with your … Continue reading

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The Gonstead Method History

In the early nineteen twenties, a  young man named Clarence Gonstead was diagnosed with acute rheumatoid arthritis and was unable to walk. After being treated unsuccessfully by traditional doctors, his aunt called J. B. Olson, a chiropractor. The doctor treated … Continue reading

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