Low back pain
The most common reason people walk in — from lifting on the job, a long tractor or truck seat, or a disc that flared with no warning. Most cases improve markedly within six to twelve visits.
Conditions we treat
What actually walks through this door.
Written plainly, including the honest version of what chiropractic helps with quickly, what takes longer, and what belongs with a physician instead.
Eight common cases
Start with the one that sounds like you.
Neck pain & tech neck
Desk work, phones, and driving load the lower neck all day. We combine adjusting, soft tissue work on the upper traps, and two exercises that make the change stick.
Headaches & migraines
Cervicogenic headaches that start at the base of the skull respond well to upper-cervical work. We screen carefully to make sure a headache isn't something that needs a physician instead.
Sciatica & disc pain
Pain down the back of the leg, numbness, or a foot that feels asleep. Care is conservative first: decompression, adjusting, and nerve-glide exercises, with imaging when red flags appear.
Whiplash & auto injuries
Symptoms often show up two or three days after the collision. Early documented care matters both for your neck and for the claim.
Shoulder, hip & knee pain
Extremity joints get adjusted too. Rotator cuff irritation, hip impingement, and runner's knee are all regular visits here.
Work & ag injuries
Repetitive lifting, harvest season, and warehouse shifts produce a predictable set of back and shoulder injuries. We document them properly for workers' comp.
Pregnancy-related pain
Pelvic, low back, and round ligament pain through all three trimesters, using a table that fits a pregnant belly comfortably.
When not to call us first
Signs that mean a physician, today.
A clinic that never refers out is a clinic to leave. These are the findings we send straight to medical care.
- Loss of bladder or bowel control, or numbness in the saddle area
- Progressive weakness in a leg or arm
- Back pain with fever, or unexplained weight loss
- Severe pain immediately after major trauma
- A history of cancer with new, unrelenting night pain
Conditions FAQ
Sciatica, headaches, discs, and accident timing.
Can you help resolve sciatica pain for Hollister residents?
In many cases, yes. Our conservative approach involving adjustments, decompression, and nerve-glides helps many San Benito County patients avoid surgery. However, symptoms like loss of bladder control are emergencies requiring immediate medical intervention at a hospital.
Can chiropractic help headaches?
Cervicogenic headaches, the kind that start at the base of the skull and wrap forward, respond well to upper cervical work and upper-trap soft tissue therapy. Migraines are more variable, and we screen to be sure a headache isn't something that needs medical workup.
How soon after an accident on Highway 156 should I be seen?
Within a few days, even when you feel fine. Whiplash symptoms commonly appear 2 to 3 days later, and a gap between the collision and the first visit is the first thing an insurance adjuster uses to discount a claim.
How do I know if I have a herniated disc or just a strained muscle?
Pain traveling below the knee, tingling, or weakness usually indicates nerve involvement rather than a simple strain. During your first visit at our office near San Juan Bautista, we use orthopedic testing to distinguish between the two and order imaging if the clinical picture remains unclear.
Can you help with pain from lifting at work?
Yes, and it's a large share of the practice given the warehouse and agricultural work around Hollister. Care includes lifting mechanics and, where the employer allows, a look at how the task itself is set up.
Does my posture really matter for spinal health?
Sustained position matters more than perfect posture. 8 hours in one shape loads tissue no matter how good the shape is, so we focus on movement breaks and workstation changes for our local commuters and office workers.
When is a medical referral necessary instead of chiropractic care?
If you experience fever with back pain, unexplained weight loss, or severe trauma, a medical evaluation is required first. We prioritize patient safety and will refer you to a local San Benito County physician immediately if your symptoms suggest a condition outside our scope of practice.
Find out which one it is
An exam beats guessing on the internet.
Sixty minutes, $89, and a written answer about what's driving the pain and how long it should take to settle.