Text Neck and “Zoom Shoulder”: The New Desk-Job Injuries I’m Seeing More of in Pleasanton
Pleasanton has a lot of people who spend their day somewhere between a laptop, a phone, and a video call – and…
What Is Shockwave Therapy, and Why Do I Use It for Injuries That Won’t Heal on Their Own?
If you’ve looked at our services list, you’ve probably seen “Shockwave Regenerative Therapy” and wondered what it actually is. It’s one of…
Why Your Headaches Might Be Starting in Your Neck (And What Upper Cervical Care Has to Do With It)
A lot of patients come to me for back or joint pain and mention, almost as an afterthought, that they also get…
Sciatica vs. Regular Back Pain: How to Tell the Difference (and What Actually Helps)
Is this sciatica, or is it just my back? I probably hear a version of that question a couple of times a…
Is Chiropractic Care Safe During Pregnancy? What the Webster Technique Actually Does
I get some version of this question almost every week from a patient who’s pregnant, or trying to be: “Is it actually…
What Actually Happens After Your First Adjustment?
Most of the questions I get before someone’s first visit are about, well, the first visit — what the exam will be…
What “Vitalistic” Chiropractic Actually Means — And Why I Practice This Way
People sometimes see “holistic and vitalistic chiropractor” on my website and aren’t totally sure what vitalistic chiropractic actually means beyond sounding nice.…
The Real Reason Your Back Hurts After Sitting in 580 Traffic
If you commute through the 580/680 interchange, you already know exactly what I’m about to describe: you get in the car feeling…
Why Pleasanton’s Weekend Athletes Need More Than Rest and Ice
Pleasanton has a lot of weekend athletes. I see them constantly — the trail runners logging miles on Pleasanton Ridge on Saturday…