• Fowler DA

• Gonstead Technique
• Neuronal Plasticity
• Open Access Document

Narrative: Here I present an argument for the nerve pressure model which is grounded in anatomy and biomechanics, especially as emphasised by Clarence Gonstead.

Much of the current research emphasises broad cortical activation, especially in the prefrontal cortex, rather than focusing on measurable changes in neuromechanical or segmental function. While these studies are valuable, they tend to validate forms of Chiropractic that emphasise global nervous system influence rather than segmental correction.

This brain model doesn’t replace the disc model or the nerve pressure model. The brain simply responds once the disc has been corrected and the nerve pressure has been removed.

Indexing terms: Chiropractic; Gonstead; technique; neuroplasticity; segment-specific; neuromechanical function.

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