Chiropractic Treatment for Chronic or Acute Pain , Sports Injuries & Auto Accidents
At our La Jolla/UTC chiropractic clinic, we treat acute and chronic conditions, sports injuries, auto related injuries, pregnancy related issues, and offer a host of services to prevent disease and promote wellness.
Effective treatment begins with an accurate medical diagnosis. A symptom (such as back pain) is not in itself a diagnosis. What is the source of the pain (muscle, nerve, ligament, joint, tendon, etc.) and what are the factors causing the injury or problem? Getting to the root cause offers the best chance for a cure. On your first visit you will receive a thorough examination. Getting the right diagnosis means starting the octave of your recovery on the right note!
Some conditions causing pain have simple fixes that rely less on treatment than activity modification (ergonomic set-up, running form) or small changes in lifestyle (a five minute stretch routine). If you have shoulder pain, learning how to sleep without turning onto the painful side may be the key to your recovery and we have special techniques to help you make that change. If you have knee pain with running, you may have too long a stride or a problem in your foot which can be corrected with custom orthotics. If you suffer from lower back pain, you may be able to cure your problem with a simple set of core-strengthening exercises you can do on your own bed. We do not simply throw a series of treatments at a condition hoping that that something will stick. We believe in getting to the root cause of a problem through an accurate diagnosis. For our patients, this process often leads to a quicker recovery and less time and money spent at the doctor's office.
Dr. Berkoff utilizes various physiotherapy modalities, including ultrasound, strength conditioning, electrical stimulation, and traction, as well as traditional chiropractic manipulation treatment (CMT). He is certified in Active Release Treatment (A.R.T.), Dynamic Spinal Stretching (Stick Stretching), and myofascial release therapy (MRT), and has been trained by the pioneers of each of those techniques.
Nutrition, weight loss, athletic performance, and stress management are just a few areas of special interest for Dr. Berkoff. We welcome you to browse our website and blog to get a better sense of the comprehensive nature of our practice and our approach to health and wellness.
Effective treatment begins with an accurate medical diagnosis. A symptom (such as back pain) is not in itself a diagnosis. What is the source of the pain (muscle, nerve, ligament, joint, tendon, etc.) and what are the factors causing the injury or problem? Getting to the root cause offers the best chance for a cure. On your first visit you will receive a thorough examination. Getting the right diagnosis means starting the octave of your recovery on the right note!
Some conditions causing pain have simple fixes that rely less on treatment than activity modification (ergonomic set-up, running form) or small changes in lifestyle (a five minute stretch routine). If you have shoulder pain, learning how to sleep without turning onto the painful side may be the key to your recovery and we have special techniques to help you make that change. If you have knee pain with running, you may have too long a stride or a problem in your foot which can be corrected with custom orthotics. If you suffer from lower back pain, you may be able to cure your problem with a simple set of core-strengthening exercises you can do on your own bed. We do not simply throw a series of treatments at a condition hoping that that something will stick. We believe in getting to the root cause of a problem through an accurate diagnosis. For our patients, this process often leads to a quicker recovery and less time and money spent at the doctor's office.
Dr. Berkoff utilizes various physiotherapy modalities, including ultrasound, strength conditioning, electrical stimulation, and traction, as well as traditional chiropractic manipulation treatment (CMT). He is certified in Active Release Treatment (A.R.T.), Dynamic Spinal Stretching (Stick Stretching), and myofascial release therapy (MRT), and has been trained by the pioneers of each of those techniques.
Nutrition, weight loss, athletic performance, and stress management are just a few areas of special interest for Dr. Berkoff. We welcome you to browse our website and blog to get a better sense of the comprehensive nature of our practice and our approach to health and wellness.