We're spine and nervous system specialists who focus on the root cause, not just symptoms
Your local chiropractor in Palo Alto with 15+ years of specialized training. Discover the benefits of seeing a chiropractor for custom treatment of back pain, spine injuries, and sports injuries.
Your spine serves as the central pathway for your nervous system—the master communicator that coordinates every function in your body. When this pathway flows freely, your body can heal, adapt, and thrive naturally.
Holistic Approach: Evolved from osteopathic medicine - treat the whole body, not just symptoms
The Theory: Daily stress and trauma cause skeletal misalignments → affects blood flow & nerve signals → impacts overall health
The Solution: Restore proper alignment → body naturally heals itself
The body has an inherent capacity to heal when given the right conditions. Our role is to remove interference and create space for this natural process to unfold.
What Actually Happens: Joint manipulation creates momentary separation in sealed, fluid-filled joints
The Step-by-Step Process:
1. Joint surfaces separate briefly (like pulling apart two magnets)
2. Creates vacuum effect - negative pressure inside joint
3. Gas bubbles form instantly (like opening a soda bottle)
4. Body releases natural "feel-good" chemicals (endorphins)
5. Tight muscles around joint relax and loosen up
The Result: Better joint movement, less pain, reduced muscle tension
We're not your traditional chiropractor near me. As a top chiropractor in Palo Alto, we provide custom chiropractic care using a comprehensive, holistic approach to treat the whole person via 15+ specialized treatment methods.
Advanced, evidence-based treatment methods we use. All these techniques (and more) are included in your chiropractic appointment, based on your needs, with no extra charges.
Advanced acoustic wave technology that stimulates the body's natural healing process for chronic pain and injured tissue.
Therapeutic taping that supports healing while you move.
Active Release Technique breaks up scar tissue and adhesions.
Gentle laser light that accelerates healing at the cellular level.
Instrument-assisted technique that breaks down fascial restrictions.
Ancient healing technique using suction cups to improve circulation and reduce muscle tension.
Elite postural correction protocol using precise mirror-image exercises and spinal adjustments to restore ideal spinal alignment.
Sound waves that penetrate deep tissues to reduce inflammation and promote healing.
Gentle adjustments using specialized drop sections for comfortable spinal alignment.
Targeted electrical pulses to stimulate weak muscles for strengthening or retraining after injury.
Gentle, spring-loaded impulses for precise spinal adjustments and improved alignment.
Decompression tool used to stretch the back to release pressure from the vertebrae.
Take the first step towards your recovery. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Here are answers to questions that may be on your mind.
A gentle, specific "thrust" delivered by hand. The purpose of the adjustment is to correct your spinal or other bone subluxation(s) thus removing the nerve interference in your body.
No. I am confident that once you begin receiving your adjustments, you will begin to look forward to them. When you allow the vertebrae to return to its proper position, you will have much less stress, tension and pain.
That sound is not your spine "cracking" or "popping" like most people think. That sound is created by gas (in this case, nitrogen) rushing in to fill the partial vacuum created when the joints are slightly separated. Another example of this phenomenon would be the "pop" sound you hear when the cork is taken out of a champagne bottle. Not all chiropractic adjusting techniques produce this noise. In fact, some adjusting techniques use little force and thus produce no noise at all.
Yes. Statistics show that chiropractic care is one of the safest forms of health care in the world.
When comparing malpractice insurance premiums paid by chiropractors to those paid by medical doctors, chiropractic physicians pay only a small fraction (approx. 1/20) of the price medical doctors pay. In fact, drug reactions are the third leading cause of death in the United States (The Journal of The American Medical Association, JAMA; Vol.284, July 26, 2000).
Chiropractic is a safe alternative to conventional medicine and continues to become a preferred treatment option for many conditions.
No. You need to remain subluxation free for life. Chiropractic care, when needed, can help you with those goals.
Loose or comfortable clothing is best, but not necessary. If you have a knee that needs to be examined or taped, you can bring a pair of shorts. A tank top is best if you are a woman with a shoulder injury.
Becoming a Chiropractor requires a minimum of eight years of highly specialized training. Today's Doctor of Chiropractic must complete 4,485 hours of classroom instruction and must pass rigorous chiropractic board examinations before earning a license. Continuing educational seminars are compulsory for annual license renewal.
Educational requirements for Chiropractors are among the most stringent of any of the health care professions. Chiropractors are educated as primary contact health care practitioners, with an emphasis on musculoskeletal diagnosis and treatment.
Because of the hands-on nature of chiropractic, and the intricate adjusting techniques, a significant portion of time is spent in clinical training. The course of study is approved by an accrediting agency that is fully recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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