• Grostic JD

• Grostic Technique
• Grostic, John D., 1943-1995

Excerpt: The Grostic Procedure had its origins in the Palmer Specific Upper Cervical technique. It was one of several techniques that developed as a result of efforts to standardize chiropractic procedures and methods. Much of this effort to standardize the profession was the result of a group of chiropractors under the direction of Dr. B. J. Palmer. The group, known as the Palmer Standardized Chiropractic Council, founded by Roy G. Labachotte, D.C., provided a forum at which research and new ideas could be presented and exchanged. Dr. John F. Grostic was one of the members of this organization. He, along with other chiropractors, would present research and ideas at the annual meeting of the Council. This annual meeting evolved into the Pre-Iyceum program where it continued to be the forum at which new ideas could be presented.

The Grostic Procedure is primarily a measurement system. The x-ray analysis is the real core of the procedure and is the one area that has remained constant over the last 30 years. During that time, the adjusting methods have changed several times in an effort to improve the effectiveness of the procedure. Since 1946, the adjustment has changed from a Palmer Toggle to what may still resemble a "Toggle," but which is now a much shorter and lighter thrust. The contact point, the pisiform, usually travels less than one-fourth inch during the thrust. The result of this shortened thrust has been twofold. First, discomfort for the patient has for the most part been eliminated. Second, and more important, the atlas misalignment can be reduced more consistently and predictably.