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The Gonstead Method of Chiropractic is widely considered the "Gold-Standard" of Chiropractic. Dr. David A Fowler, DC is a Gonstead Diplomate and the President of the Gonstead Clinical Studies Society. Additionally, he is the lead instructor for Gonstead at Life University. This podcast is intended for chiropractors at all stages of development, from student to seasoned veteran, as we will explore the uniqueness of the Gonstead work through discussion and expert interviews. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-fowler/support

Dr. David A. Fowler, DC,


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    Purple Week 21: Lumbar Corrections & the Knee Chest Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 44:39


    In today's episode, we will finish up the last few side posture adjustments and then turn our attention to lumbar corrections on the knee chest table. 

    Thru the Chapters: Week 4 - PI Ilium Misalignments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 29:12


    In today's episode, we will discuss the PI Ilium misalignment as it appears on the film.  We will also take a second look at some of the concepts from last week that apply to both misalignments.  It is important to remember that we are discussing misalignments and not subluxations (at this point).

    Purple: Week 20 - AP Lumbar Radiography and Adjustments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 40:52


    In today's episode, we will begin by discussing AP radiography of the Lumbar spine and conclude by discussing the exact procedure for correcting certain listings in the lumbar spine.

    Thru the Chapters: Week 3 - AS Ilium Misalignments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 36:36


    In today's episode, we will discuss the AS Ilium misalignment.  This includes the predictable changes in pelvic imaging that accompany this misalignment as well as the relationship between the sacrum and the ilium.

    Thru the Chapters: Week 2 - Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 32:52


    In today's episode, we will go through the introduction of the book.  This section sets the foundation and the basis for understanding everything that will come after it.  This includes an understanding of the foundation principle, the disc basis of subluxation, and the basics of taking a proper x-ray.  

    Purple: Week 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 32:04


    In today's episode, we will be discussing the evaluation of the lumbar spine along with some common conditions that affect this area.  We will also discuss some important adjusting considerations for a few different conditions to ensure maximum patient comfort and efficacy.  

    Thru The Chapters: Week 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 27:05


    In today's episode, we will be going through the Preface of the book.  This means that we will be setting a strict foundation for understanding what we are learning and how it should be applied.  

    Purple: Week 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2026 30:47


    In this episode, we will continue to look at the lumbar spine by looking at some of the conditions that are possible in this area, as well as some of the diagnostic procedures that can help us in our assessment of the area.

    Doctor: Week 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2026 25:57


    In this episode, we will conclude the book by looking at some random thoughts that will contribute to your image and growth as a doctor.  This is intended to help you to complete the package and to know all of the ingredients for becoming the doctor, doctor. 

    Purple: Week 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 35:51


    In this episode, we will begin the chapter on the lumbar spine.  This will begin with a discussion of the unique aspects of the lumbar spine and how we much consider this uniqueness in both the assessment and the correction. 

    Doctor: Week 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 13:56


    In this episode, we will discuss the doctor's office.  What image do you want to present and what should the doctor's office look like as a representation of who they are?

    Doctor: Week 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 28:37


    In today's episode, we will discuss how chiropractic works in a variety of cases, as well as how to best communicate with patients in these unique environments.

    Purple: Week 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 34:24


    In today's episode, we will conclude the chapter on the pelvis by talking about the sacrum and the coccyx.  We will discuss the three joint complex of the sacrum and how the joints influence one another. 

    Doctor: Week 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 22:57


    In Chapter 4, we will discuss "the joys of motoring". This is an important lesson for any doctor to learn if they hope to practice for a long time.

    Doctor: Week 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 24:47


    In the third chapter, we will be talking about Pain.  We see people in acute pain as well as chronic pain, and we must recognize that different stages of pain require different approaches.  This chapter will help us to understand the role we play in each scenario.    skool.com/kinnectiontraining  

    Purple: Week 15

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 32:13


    In today's episode, we will conclude the adjustments of the pelvis by looking at the AS, ASIn, and ASEx.  We will look at the proper technique for performing these adjustments on all of the different tables.     skool.com/kinnectiontraining

    Doctor: Week 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 66:49


    In today's episode we will talk about how the doctor should speak to the patient.  What you say and how you say it are crucial to determining how the patient will view you and whether or not they will see you as the doctor. 

    Purple: week 14

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 39:11


    In today's episode, we will discuss the spinal examination process.  We will then begin a detailed discussion of pelvis listings and the proper procedure for creating a proper adjustment.  The goal is to accurately assess the listing and then apply a correction that is only appropriate for that specific listing. 

    Doctor: Chapter 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 55:34


    In today's episode, we will begin the book "Who's the Doctor, Doctor". In this chapter, we will explore what the patients expect a doctor to be and how we should conform to that image.  

    Purple: Week 14 - Basic Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Pelvis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 47:21


    In today's episode, we will begin Chapter 6 on the Pelvis by looking at the basic elements that make up the Pelvis.  This includes the joint structure and anatomy, but it also includes the biomechanics of motion to understand the normal motion of the joint. 

    Week 42: Extremity Corrections

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 22:27


    In today's episode, we conclude our journey through the Chapters by discussing extremity corrections.  This will include elbow, wrist, feet, and even the TMJ.  The book concludes by demonstrating the importance of non-spinal subluxations and their corrections. 

    Purple: Week 13 - Stress Radiographs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 36:05


    In today's episode we will conclude our discussion of Chapter 5 by talking about Stress Radiographs.  Stress Radiographs are not mentioned in the Chapters book, so this is a great way to learn about this additional tool that can be of tremendous value in your assessment of the patient. 

    Week 41: Extremity Adjustments - The Knee

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026 21:04


    In this episode, we will begin our discussion of extremity adjustments.  We will do this by discussing the knee joint, which includes adjustments of the femur, tibia, and fibula.  

    Purple: Week 12 - Clinical Radiography

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 40:14


    In today's episode, we will be looking at the proper technique for analyzing the radiographs.  The biomechanical evaluation of standing radiographs is unique to chiropractic and provides the information necessary to make a specific adjustment.

    Week 40: Infant Adjustments

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 21:58


    In this brief chapter, we will be discussing the proper technique for adjusting the infant.  This includes modifications of the regular adjustment to accommodate the infant body. 

    Week 39: Occipital Corrections

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 17:33


    In today's episode, we will be looking at Occipital Corrections for the PS and AS Occiput.  It is essential to understand the 3 dimensional nature of these misalignments to know how to correct them properly. 

    Purple: Week 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 34:27


    In today's episode we will begin Chapter 5 and a discussion of full spine Radiography.  Full spine x-rays are not only essential to the Gonstead work, but for any chiropractor who would attempt to address the biomechanics component of the Vertebral Subluxation Complex.  As we begin, we will discuss the proper procedure for taking accurate and valuable x-rays that give insight into each patient's unique condition. 

    Week 38: Upper Cervical Corrections

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 27:40


    In today's episode, we will begin by talking about an important adjusting concept that is often ignored and leads to a lot of confusion.  We will then discuss Atlas corrections in both the seated position and on the knee chest table. 

    Week 37: Lower Cervical Corrections in the Chair

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 33:38


    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. 

    Purple: Week 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 36:36


    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.

    Week 36: Lower Cervical Adjustments on the Knee Chest Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 18:53


    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. 

    Week 35: Mid and Upper Thoracic Corrections

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 17:32


    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. 

    Purple: Wk 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 35:45


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

    Week 34: Lower Thoracic Corrections

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 18:18


    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.

    Purple: Week 8 - Clinical Examination

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 50:40


    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. 

    Week 33: Lumbar Corrections on the Knee Chest Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 30:26


    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. 

    Purple: Week 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 31:30


    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. 

    Week 32: Lumbar Corrections on the Pelvic Bench

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 29:09


    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.  

    Week 31: Sacral Correction Continued

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 23:43


    In today's episode, we will discuss sacral corrections at the lumbosacral joint (base posterior sacrum).  We will also introduce the knee chest table and its proper application. 

    Purple: Week 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 59:29


    In today's episode we will continue to discuss the vertebral subluxation complex.  We will look at the biomechanics around this lesion and how it has effects that go beyond biomechanics. 

    Week 30: Sacrum Correction

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 28:06


    In today's episode, we will begin discussing the correction of the sacrum.  This includes both involved side up and involved side down.  It is important to consider the movement of the joint in order to create the best correction possible.

    Purple: Week 5 - Biomechanics and Subluxation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 24:44


    In today's episode, we will complete the chapter of biomechanics and begin Chapter 3 on Subluxation.  This is an important transition to understand how biomechanics influences subluxation, and how subluxation influences biomechanics. 

    Week 29: Ilium Corrections Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 24:52


    In today's episode, we look at the compound listings as well as both push and pull moves. 

    Purple: Week 4: Biomechanics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 30:02


    In today's episode, we will discuss the biomechanics of locomotion as well as coupled motion and how this will improve out understanding of what we are seeing on an X-ray. 

    Week 28: Ilium Corrections (EX Pull)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 37:44


    In today's episode, we will begin discussing ilium corrections beginning with the EX pull move.  This move is difficult, but it gives us all of the necessary components to properly perform any of the adjustments on the pelvic bench. 

    Purple: wk3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 36:34


    In today's episode, we continue to build a biomechanical base by looking at the physical components of the joint.

    Week 27: Palpation Technique

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 29:16


    In today's episode, we cover the proper procedure for patient palpation.  This includes an understanding of how to interpret our findings to ensure that we know what we think we know. 

    Purple: Week 2 - Introduction to Biomechanics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 32:00


    In today's episode, we will begin Chapter 2 and an introduction to biomechanics, particularly the biomechanics that are relevant to the chiropractor.  This is an essential foundation for understanding everything else that is yet to come in this book. 

    Week 26: Motion Palpation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 24:11


    In today's episode, we will begin our exploration into motion palpation.  This is something that is rarely taught as a system within the system, but here we will look at the basic technique and principles for obtaining reliable information from the patient's body.

    Week 25: Instrumentation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 31:39


    In today's episode, we will talk about the method for proper scoping.  How the scope should be held, how to maintain proper contact, and proper glide speed are all topics that will be addressed.  This episode is essential for anyone who is just getting started and wants to learn how to scope properly. 

    Week 24: Instrumentation Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 19:57


    In today's episode, we will begin Chapter 11 on Instrumentation by talking about the theory of Instrumentation. In order to properly interpret our Instrumentation findings, we must first know what we are looking for and what it means. This section will teach us how to do that. 

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