Chiropractic Overview

Focusing on the vital relationship between the nervous system and your health, chiropractic restores health and well being by removing spinal nerve interference known as vertebral subluxation. Without the use of drugs or surgery, chiropractic takes a structural, nutritional and emotional approach to healthcare and aims to restore the natural and delicate balance that exists in all healthy individuals. This is done most commonly to help treat various problems involving bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons. Generally, a chiropractor manually applies a controlled force to the problem area, alleviating inflammation, reduced mobility or pain. Chiropractors are also trained to give advice on lifestyle and dietary changes.

Modern chiropractic began in 1895, when its founder reportedly restored hearing to a man who had been deaf for 17 years by adjusting his misaligned vertebrae. Since then, chiropractic patients have included everyone from healthy babies to people with chronic injuries. The practice is most commonly used to alleviate headaches, migraines, lower-back pain, ear infections, whiplash, neck pain, bed-wetting, muscle weakness and chronic fatigue. Although often aimed at a specific problem, chiropractic provides a 400 percent increase in resistance to sickness for those under regular care. This is achieved by removing blockages in the spine that prevent the body from staying well.

In 1994, the U.S. Agency for Health Care Policy and Research recommended chiropractic manipulation as a safe initial form of treatment for acute lower back pain in adults, and urged most patients to try conservative treatments like chiropractic before opting for more aggressive measures, such as drugs and surgery.

Chiropractors in San Diego

David Knepp Chiropractor	send email
"I am a graduate from Life University and have practiced in San Diego for over ten years. I strive for on time appointments with my patients and work with their medical doctors ..." See full profile	5252 Balboa Ave Suite 901 San Diego, California 92117 (858) 560-5022
Brian Perks DC, MPH Chiropractor	send email
"Dr. Brian Perks is a chiropractor who specilizes in BEST (non-force adjusting). Dr. Perks also has a Masters in Public Health, with a focus in health education. Our primary goal at Perks ..." See full profile	2333 1st Ave Ste 105 San Diego, California 92101 (619) 238-0345
Thomas Knightly DC Chiropractor	send email
"At Knightly Chiropractic Natural Wellness Center we use a "whole person approach" when taking care of our patients. By combining the very best hands-on-technique, state of the art physiotherapy procedures, and providing ..." See full profile	3627 30th Street San Diego, California 92104 (619) 295-2141
Joseph A Ortega DC Chiropractor	send email
"Located in Mission Valley and easily accessible. Dr. Ortega has been a practicing chiropractor now for over 12 years. He takes pride in the fact his office has helped countless individuals with ..." See full profile	5005 Texas St Suite 301 San Diego, California 92108 (619) 296-5655
Jerry H. Wolfe Chiropractor	send email
"Thoroughness in exam and treatment has been my goal over the past 21 years. I help patients with general complaints of pain, muscle spasm, stiffness and movement restrictions. Mostly musculoskeletal problems but ..." See full profile	9265 Activity Rd Suite 111 San Diego, California 92126 (858) 578-5775
Gregory W Wright DC Chiropractor	send email
"Is your sciatica, low back pain or disc herniation making you feel hopeless? Are you awake at night wondering when the pain will leave? There is new breakthrough treatment for sciatica and ..." See full profile	6727 Flanders Dr Suite 110 San Diego, California 92121 (858) 578-4400
Renee R Francisco DC Chiropractor	send email
"I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, background, and ethnicity, who have hesistated from chiropractic care before due to the fear of being "crunched", "cracked", or "popped". I do none of ..." See full profile	5450 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste F San Diego, California 92117 (858) 427-0630
Brian Thomas Garrett DC, DIBAK, DACBN, FAAIM, DABDA Chiropractor	send email
""I have always questioned the "status quo", and continue to do so today. So, when given a "lifelong" drug prescription for asthma , I refused to accept having to be medicated for ..." See full profile	701 B Street #50 San Diego, California 92101 (619) 232-2225

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