What is the difference between the Diversified technique and the Gonstead technique?

• A. Diversified uses a single segment contact; Gonstead uses broad contact across multiple segments.
• B. Diversified uses multiple segments with broad contact and varied vectors; Gonstead is segmentally precise with a single precise contact per adjustment.
• C. Diversified uses drop-table with no analysis; Gonstead uses handheld instrument.
• D. Diversified relies on imaging; Gonstead relies on palpation.

Answer: (B)

The difference comes down to how contact points and directions are used during the adjustment. Diversified technique employs broad, multi-segment contact with varied vectors. That means the chiropractor may use multiple contact points and adjust through several directions across a region to address a pattern of subluxation, often addressing more than one segment in a given approach.

Gonstead, by contrast, emphasizes segmental precision. The practitioner identifies a single, specific vertebral level and delivers the thrust through a precise, exact contact on that one segment, focusing on isolating that level during the adjustment.

So the best answer captures Diversified as broad with multiple segments and varied vectors, and Gonstead as a single, precise contact per adjustment targeting one segment.