Thru The Chapters
Thru The Chapters is a one year Journey thru the text, Gonstead Chiropractic Science and Art by Roger Herbst. This text is the basic primer for anyone intent on learning the foundational concepts of Gonstead Chiropractic. This is a 52 week program designed to teach you fundamental concepts supported by Science, informed by Philosophy, and applied as Art. The 52 week format makes it so you can jump in anywhere and complete the journey from wherever you begin.
Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
In today's episode, we will be discussing the proper technique for adjusting lower cervical subluxations in the cervical chair. This includes both doctor and patient positioning to create a proper correction.

7 days ago
7 days ago
In today's episode, we will complete the chapter by looking at Instrumentation and X-ray as we look to integrate several different findings to produce a coherent picture of the VSC and its ultimate location. This will conclude the chapter on spinal evaluation.

Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
In today's episode, we will begin the chapter on lower cervical corrections by discussing adjustments on the knee chest table, which can also apply to the HiLo table as well. These adjustments are intended to be very precise, so we will look at how to do them with precision.

Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
In today's episode, we will be discussing corrections of the mid and upper thoracic vertebra on the knee chest table. It is important to understand the proper technique in order to create a correction and not merely a cavitation.

Monday Mar 16, 2026
Monday Mar 16, 2026
In today's episode, we will conclude our discussion on palpation. This includes positioning as well as technique for proper assimilation of information.

Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
In today's episode, we will begin Chapter 16 on Thoracic Corrections. We will be covering adjustments on the knee chest table as well as the lower thoracic spine exclusively.

Thursday Mar 05, 2026
Thursday Mar 05, 2026
In today's episode, we will look at the elements of a clinical examination and how we should put the information together to determine what is in the best interest of the patient. This is not about choosing one method of diagnosis, but it is about compiling data into a complete clinical picture.

Monday Mar 02, 2026
Monday Mar 02, 2026
In today's episode, we talk exclusively about corrections on the knee chest table. This includes proper patient set up and relaxation, as well as doctor stance and technique. This is an important table for all Gonstead Chiropractors to use on a daily basis and it begins with a proper understanding of what to do and how to do it.

Saturday Feb 28, 2026
Saturday Feb 28, 2026
In today's episode, we will finish our discussion of the Vertebral Subluxation Complex and how we can think about it scientifically. We will conclude the chapter by discussing different proposed mechanisms for how the VSC can contribute to lower health and adaptability.

Monday Feb 23, 2026
Monday Feb 23, 2026
In today's episode, we will begin discussing Lumbar Corrections. We will do this by discussing how we make these corrections on the pelvic bench. Next week, we will discuss the same corrections on the knee chest table.





