Posts tagged San Diego Chiropractor
San Diego Hikes

San Diego county is home to a diverse outdoor environment which means a variety of hiking trails for veterans and newcomers to enjoy. In today’s post we’ll be showcasing some amazing hiking locales in the San Diego area of varying sights and difficulties for all to enjoy. So put on your adventure gear and get ready for some fantastic sights.

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Shoutout SoCal Feature

…everything I do is meant to inform the people I work with about their bodies, why they’re experiencing pain or discomfort, what factors may be affecting their experiences, and how we can work well together. My management plans and programs are catered to the individual in order to meet their goals. Some people seek me out to resolve pain, but most people have bigger goals in mind – pain or discomfort tends to be the limiting factor for those bigger goals.

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USA Powerlifting: About

The USAPL is responsible for the organization of athletes at a competitive level, the regulation of the type of lifting discipline (Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift), and the enforcement of drug-free competition. The USAPL organizes competitions at a national level and coordinates with the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) for championships at the international level as well.

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New Partnership: San Diego Legion

As a sports chiropractor for the Legion, I spend time interacting with the players over at the Legion HQ to assess the needs of the team and help them perform at their absolute best. Like all sports, musculoskeletal injuries and wear are common for these high caliber athletes which chiropractors are specially equipped to deal with as well as improving the efficiency at which the body can operate.

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We Have Moved!

Our much anticipated move has taken place! As of this last Monday, April 19th, we are 100% operational out of our new office at 560 Stevens Avenue, Solana Beach CA 92075.

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Treatment Spotlight: Intro to Spinal Manipulation

Spinal manipulations are very safe when performed by trained professionals such as chiropractors, and while little risk does exist it’s on a case by case basis that your chiropractor will assess you if spinal manipulations are suited for your needs.

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Meet Our SDSU Athletic Training Interns!

We are SUPER excited to announce our partnership with San Diego State University’s Athletic Training program and, as a result, we will be welcoming two Athletic Training interns to our office! Continue reading to meet our two interns that will be a part of our family for this semester.

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Treatment Spotlight: Blood Flow Restriction

BFR follows this basic principle and allows you to create artificial instances of hypoxia by restricting the flow of blood to a part of the body and perform lower intensity exercises with high repetition that results in the same effects as high intensity exercise.

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4 Health Benefits for Blood Donors

On top of the positive impact donors have on their communities, did you know that donors may experience health benefits of their own? In this week’s post we’ll be taking a look at the health benefits of donating blood and what it could mean for you.

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X-Rays (What are They Good for?)

The x-ray was accidentally discovered in 1895 by a German physicist named Willhelm Röntgen who was experimenting with light tubes that were emitting low levels of radiation. He dubbed the radiation “x” rays to represent the unknown nature of this new discovery. While Röntgen was successful in creating very basic images using this newfound type of electromagnetic radiation called the “x” ray it wasn’t until about a year later in 1896 where the first clinical use for the x-ray was used…

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Scraping: What Does it Do? IASTM Explained.

“Today we’ll be exploring one of my favorite manual therapy techniques; Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation or IASTM for short. You might recognize this as the “scaping” or “stripping” intervention I use at the office! The history of IASTM stems from China in the 1300’s. The technique was called Gua Sha (gwahsha), which is Chinese for “scraping.””

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Our 5 Best RockTape Products from the RockTape Shop

This series of choice products comes directly from RockTape!

“Hell, we’ve heard it. Everyone in our office has a story. A bad cycling fall. A blown-out back. Sprains. Bruises. That’s why we do what we do.We believe recovery is more than discomfort*killers or injections. We believe through movement, mobility, and stability you can heal yourself.Our tape is the best in the world. There’s no question. Ditto for our lotions & potions, and our joint products. But it’s more than what we sell.It’s what we live. It’s our incredible network of educators and doctors. It’s athletes.It’s people like you. So join us in staying fit, healthy and discomfort*-free. We’ll be there when you need us.”

I personally handpicked the items below as the 5 best products offered by RockTape through the RockTape shop. As mentioned in previous weeks, we, at Solana Beach Family & Sports Chiropractic, are RockTape providers and can place orders through the company at below retail prices. Have a look at the suggested products below and let us know if we could help with your mobility routine!

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Our 5 Best TriggerPoint Products from the RockTape Shop

“TriggerPoint is a life-enhancing brand focused on empowering people to move and feel better. We design and develop innovative massage therapy tools that mimic the touch of a therapist’s hands, so people of all ages, sizes, and athletic ability can feel their best wherever they are.

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TikTok's Creative Learning Fund

Excited to announce that I’ve signed with 5ive Talent and TikTok to produce educational content through their platform. As many of you know, I am always looking for more ways to give back, educate, and serve my greater community - social media has been an accessible way to do so!

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6 Social Media Pages Patients Should Follow

6 social media pages that are highly recommended and referenced by Solana Beach Family & Sports Chiropractic.

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“What kind of music is Funk Neuro?” with Dr. Stephanie Barbakoff of Oculus Brain Centers

This week of our blog will cover a conversation with Dr. Stephanie Barbakoff of Oculus Brain Centers (OBC). Dr. Barbakoff has her Doctorate in Chiropractic and completed her Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. Establishing OBC just last year with her partner, Dr. Benjamin Terrano, Dr. Barbakoff serves the greater San Diego community and holds intensive treatment protocols for cases outside of the San Diego.

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