We are located adjacent to El Cerrito Plaza, two blocks from El Cerrito Plaza BART. Free parking under the building.
We can help you get relief from:
- Lower back pain, sciatica, neck pain, shoulder and arm pain, slipped disc, pinched nerve, degenerative disc disease
- Auto accidents, whiplash
- Chronic conditions and chronic pain cases (such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, vertigo, tinnitus, migraines)
We specialize in: Decompression treatment and Brain Based Therapy. Our clinic is also an affiliate of the American Academy of Pain Management and offers the Shealy Pain Program, a system of care for lower back pain developed by the world-renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Norman Shealy, M.D.
Free Consultation and Examination: We would be happy to provide you with a consultation and examination at no cost. This consultation will include a complete medical history, Orthopedic, Neurologic, and Chiropractic evaluation of your spine, and a detailed report of findings.
We Take Insurance: We accept workman's compensation, personal injury, group insurance, and Medicare cases on assignment. We handle all the billing for you. If you are without insurance coverage at this time, please note that our rates are extremely competitive, and you can choose from three separate payment plans to best suit your needs.
Emergency Care: If you are an existing patient and your condition requires immediate care, please Page Dr. Smith at: (510) 419-8716.When prompted, enter your number, and Dr. Smith will return your call as soon as possible.
Some questions you might have about chiropractic
What is chiropractic? What does it treat?
Chiropractic is the healing philosophy science and art concerning it's self with the care of the human frame and nervous system. Specifically Chiropractors treat their patients by correcting vertebral subluxations. A vertebral subluxation is a misalignment of one or more of the bones (called vertebrae) of the spine, causing nerve interference. The spine is composed of twenty four vertebrae. Due to the close proximity of the vertebrae to the nerves and the spinal cord, it is nearly impossible to misalign or subluxate a vertebrae without interfering with the adjacent nerves function. Chiropractors use their hands to gently reposition the vertebrae. This is called an adjustment. It is usually painless and actually quite relieving.
How do I know if I need chiropractic?
Frequently the vertebral subluxation causes back pain, neck pain, pain between the shoulders, headaches, leg and arm pain. These are some of the more common reasons to seek chiropractic care. In addition to these, many people find relief from joint pain, osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, sprains, allergies, asthma, arthritis, pinched nerve, scoliosis, fibromyalgia, migraines, dizziness, numbness, chronic fatigue syndrome, herniated disc, and degenerative disc disease.
How long does chiropractic therapy take?
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How much does it cost?
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Are my health records confidential?
Any health provider, such as a doctor or a chiropractor, who conducts any business electronically (such as billing insurance electronically, sending emails, keeping records on a computer) is required to abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). See the HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices for details on your legal rights in this regard.
