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Our Philosophy
We use a "whole person approach". This approach to wellness means that we look for underlying causes of any disturbance or disruption (which may or may not be causing symptoms at the time) and make whatever interventions and lifestyle adjustments that would optimize the conditions for normal function.
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We have always believed that if you take care of your body, your body will take care of you. That simple truth led us to Chiropractic – the single largest, drug-free, health profession in the world.
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We also use gentle techniques as well as advanced adjusting instruments to deliver care to all type of patients. We will do whatever is necessary to help our patients recover and feel better. We listen to our patients and acknowledge their concerns and welfare.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
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Our Team
Joni Larrieu, CMT
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Joni became a Certified Massage Therapist with the desire to improve her own health through knowledge and the practice of healthy living. She uses a variety of massage techniques from assisted stretching, myofascial release and Swedish strokes to deep tissue and trigger point therapy. She believes that the spine is the foundation for health and promotes good posture through body mechanics, stretching, strengthening and chiropractic adjustments.
Dr. Christopher Pham, DC
Dr. Christopher Pham is a California native and is also a top graduate of Palmer Chiropractic College in San Jose. He have provided over 16 years of Chiropractic care and is also certified in Active Release Technique (A.R.T). He is very active in continue chiropractic's seminar education dealing with Sports Injury, Extremity Adjusting, TMJ, Myofascial Release Technique, Graston Technique, Pediatric, Rehabilitation, Corrective Care, Pain Management, Family Wellness and Kinesio Taping. Dr. Pham's greatness achievement and passion is to deliver the highest quality chiropractic care to his patients to better their health and wellness.
Andrea Andersen
Patient Coordinator
Andi Andersen is a recent college graduate from California State University, East Bay where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Andi comes from a very active and athletic background, where she played softball into college. In her free time Andi enjoys spending time with her family, playing softball with friends and spending time outdoors.
Latest Office News:
Chiropractic Care for TMJ
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March, 2018
If you experience pain and discomfort in your jaw on a regular basis, you may have TMJ. TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint disorder, and it impacts a lot of people. Here are the signs and symptoms of TMJ and how your chiropractor may be able to help.
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TMJ is a disorder of the jaw muscles and nerves caused by injury to your temporomandibular joint, which is the connection between your jawbone and skull. An injury in this joint can lead to pain with chewing, clicking of the jaw, swelling of the face, nerve inflammation, headaches and teeth grinding. You can even have trouble with the Eustachian tubes, which are tubes that lead from your ear to your throat.
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TMJ has several risk factors, a few which may surprise you. First, poor posture in your neck and upper back can lead to neck strain which can then lead to jaw muscle malfunction. Stress can also impact TMJ, because it increases muscle tension and jaw clenching. It turns out that women ages 18 to 44 are at the most risk of getting TMJ and if you have any other chronic inflammatory disorders it can also increase your risk.
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Though it’s not exactly known what causes TMJ, several common things have been observed in people with the disorder. Some causes may include misalignment of the teeth or jaw, teeth grinding and excessive gum chewing.
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The main symptom of TMJ is pain in your jaw joint. The pain can involve your ear, face, eye, neck and forehead. You may also experience popping or clicking of the joint, crackling in the ears, a sense of fullness in the ears, ringing or popping sounds, headaches, blurred vision, tight or stiff jaw or neck muscles, shoulder pain and locking or dislocation of your jaw.
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Are Arthritis Sufferers Hesitating to Pursue Relief?
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September, 2017
When a person suffers from back pain, one of their first instincts may be to treat the issue with medication. While this can help in some cases, it rarely has the type of long-term effect that users would hope for.
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Add to this the fact that both over-the-counter and prescription medicines can cause bothersome side-effects, and it is easy to see why sufferers of back pain are seeking other options. A study published in Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases looked to measure the effect of drugs on spinal pain.
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Namely, the research was geared toward determining whether NSAIDs (non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs) had any substantial impact on spinal pain.
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Not only were these drugs proven to be less-than-effective, they were found to increase a user’s risk of gastrointestinal disorders substantially. Since back pain is a very common type of disability, sufferers around the world have sought alternative ways to treat their condition. Chiropractic services are a non-invasive and non-chemical alternative option which people can use to treat their pain.
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In fact, millions of people visit chiropractors every year to pursue long-term solutions for their back pain. This can help a person get relief for their pain without subjecting themselves to, in certain cases, devastating side effects.
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Author: ChiroPlanet.com
Source: CDC, online June 2017
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