Areas served: San Francisco, CA and surrounding Bay Area
San Francisco's diverse neighborhoods—from the Mission to Pacific Heights—are served by chiropractors with varying specializations in sports injury, posture correction, and chronic pain management. The city's tech workforce and active outdoor community create demand for practitioners skilled in repetitive strain injuries and athletic recovery. This directory provides detailed comparisons of treatment approaches, from traditional spinal adjustments to instrument-assisted techniques and multidisciplinary integrative care.
The Balanced Atlas is a specialized NUCCA chiropractic practice in San Francisco founded in 2013 by Dr. Harrison, a Palmer College graduate who taught NUCCA techniques. They focus on upper cervical spine adjustments—a gentle, precise technique that realigns the atlas vertebra to restore proper spinal alignment and resolve issues throughout the entire body. Beyond chiropractic care, they offer physiotherapy and massage services as part of their integrated approach to treating headaches, migraines, neck pain, TMJ, dizziness, vertigo, and post-concussion symptoms. Dr. Harrison's background in Exercise Physiology and personalized, non-cookie-cutter treatment plans make this practice ideal for patients seeking specialized, gentle care with lasting results.
TruSpine is a comprehensive chiropractic and wellness clinic in San Francisco's Telegraph Hill neighborhood offering chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, and innovative pain relief therapies. Led by experienced chiropractors and licensed acupuncturists (Philip Reh LAc DACM and Dr. Jennifer Drake LAc DACM), they specialize in personalized treatment plans that address the root cause of pain through a range of modalities including dry needling, shockwave therapy, laser therapy, spinal decompression, and red light therapy. They treat back pain, neck pain, sciatica, and neuropathy with same-day appointments available Monday-Friday 8am-6pm, accept most insurance plans with direct billing, and offer flexible payment options.
Café of Life Marin is a chiropractic center in Mill Valley and Petaluma specializing in safe, gentle, and effective chiropractic care for pain relief, rehabilitation, and wellness. Led by Dr. Seth Labott, they offer customized treatment plans using state-of-the-art techniques including Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression, along with massage therapy services. They serve patients throughout Marin and Sonoma Counties with a philosophy of individualized care tailored to each patient's unique health goals.
Montecito Chiropractic Center in San Rafael specializes in upper cervical chiropractic care using the Blair Technique, serving patients of all ages including prenatal, pediatric, and family wellness care. They focus on identifying and correcting spinal misalignments to optimize nervous system function and address conditions like back pain, headaches, neck pain, sciatica, and disc injuries. The practice emphasizes preventive healthcare and the body's innate healing power rather than just treating symptoms.
Premier Health Chiropractic is a patient-centered chiropractic clinic located in San Francisco's Financial District on Market Street, specializing in treating neck pain, back pain, headaches, carpal tunnel, whiplash, sciatica, and activity-based injuries. The clinic emphasizes personalized care with custom treatment plans based on each patient's specific goals rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. They offer streamlined online booking and intake systems to respect patient time, and their providers have developed specialized expertise in treating technology-related complaints common among Bay Area professionals.
Joe's Chiropractic is a personalized chiropractic care clinic in San Francisco's Richmond District, led by Dr. Joe, Dr. Nolan, and Jen. They specialize in relieving back and neck pain, pinched nerves, arthritis, sciatica, sports injuries, and headaches through hands-on chiropractic adjustments. The practice emphasizes one-on-one patient care and takes time to understand each patient's specific needs to help them move better, feel stronger, and live pain-free.
Lock Chiropractic is a family-owned chiropractic clinic in San Francisco with over 40 years of experience, led by Drs. Michael and Colin Lock. They offer modern chiropractic techniques combined with compassionate, patient-centered care for injury recovery, chronic pain management, and mobility improvement. Their experienced team helps patients move better, feel better, and live better through comprehensive chiropractic treatment.
Opavita Chiropractic is a San Francisco-based practice led by Dr. Joce Mecham, specializing in chiropractic adjustments to address musculoskeletal disorders and nervous system dysfunction. The practice uses spinal alignment and joint manipulation to restore proper nerve function and blood flow, helping patients express their best physical health. Dr. Mecham works with individuals and organizations, addressing stress-related tension and structural misalignments from trauma, lifestyle factors, and daily wear.
Golden Gate Chiropractic is a San Francisco-based practice with over 30 years of experience serving the community through chiropractic care. With six chiropractors across four convenient locations (Marina, Sunset, San Carlos, and San Jose), they specialize in back pain, neck pain, posture correction, sports injuries, prenatal and pediatric care. Their approach emphasizes personalized care—spending time to understand each patient's goals, identifying root causes, and creating customized treatment plans to support long-term healing and wellness.
SF City Chiropractic, led by Dr. Cameron Quillian, offers comprehensive chiropractic care and massage therapy for pain relief, injury recovery, and wellness in San Francisco. They treat back pain, neck pain, headaches, migraines, sciatica, sports injuries, whiplash, and other spine-related conditions, plus extremity issues like carpal tunnel and shoulder pain. Services include spinal adjustments, deep tissue massage, prenatal massage, sports injury care, and post-surgery recovery, with specialized programs for pediatric and pregnancy care.
Midpoint Sports Chiropractic is a San Francisco-based clinic specializing in sports chiropractic and Active Release Techniques (ART) for athletes, office workers, and active individuals. Led by experienced chiropractors, they combine full-body chiropractic adjustments, myofascial stretching, ergonomic recommendations, and rehab exercises to address musculoskeletal pain and restore optimal movement and function. Whether you're managing a sports injury, repetitive stress injury, or seeking preventive wellness care, they focus on identifying root causes rather than just treating symptoms.
Coastal Edge Chiropractic is a patient-focused chiropractic clinic in Pacifica serving the Peninsula community. Dr. [Name] provides spinal adjustments and chiropractic care designed to relieve pain and support overall wellness. They accept insurance and offer a new patient special, welcoming both new and established patients seeking relief from various conditions.
DeSalvo Chiropractic is led by Dr. Doug DeSalvo, DC, BCN, a board-certified neuropathy specialist with over 37 years of experience and over 10,000 patients treated. The practice specializes in chronic pain management, peripheral neuropathy, disc herniation, spinal decompression, and conditions like frozen shoulder, plantar fasciitis, fibromyalgia, and sciatica. They offer advanced therapies including spinal decompression, cold laser therapy, shockwave therapy, MLS laser therapy, and rapid release therapy—providing comprehensive chiropractic care focused on finding root causes rather than symptom management.
TOPO Chiropractic in Novato provides comprehensive chiropractic care designed to address pain, headaches, poor sleep, and other wellness obstacles for patients and families. Led by practitioners committed to specific, evidence-based chiropractic techniques, they combine spinal adjustments with intentional movement guidance to support each patient's individual healing journey. Their patient-centered approach emphasizes understanding the whole person, not just isolated symptoms.
ChiroFit Rehab is a chiropractic clinic in Daly City offering gentle chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, and StemWave shockwave treatment—a non-invasive regenerative medicine technique using acoustic waves to reduce pain and inflammation. Led by experienced chiropractors committed to patient education, they treat musculoskeletal conditions including back pain, neck pain, headaches, and joint issues across the spine, shoulders, knees, and soft tissues. They welcome walk-ins, offer same-day appointments, accept most insurance plans, and provide prenatal chiropractic care for pregnant patients.
Fitwell Chiropractic Sports Medicine is a comprehensive wellness clinic in San Francisco's Noe Valley neighborhood offering chiropractic care, massage therapy, and sports medicine services. Led by experienced practitioners, they specialize in treating sports-related injuries, chronic pain, and movement dysfunction using evidence-based techniques. Their integrated approach combines spinal adjustments, therapeutic massage, and personalized treatment plans to help patients recover and optimize athletic performance.
SF Custom Chiropractic is San Francisco's leading chiropractic clinic with multiple locations across the city, specializing in sports injuries, spinal alignment, and athletic performance. Led by experienced chiropractors including Dr. Adam Jacobs, Dr. Ray Pulmano, Dr. Scott Mills, and Dr. Jessica Dzieszko, they offer comprehensive care including chiropractic adjustments, Active Release Technique, acupuncture, medical massage, manual lymphatic drainage, IASTM, kinesiotaping, orthotics, and laser therapy. The practice emphasizes personalized treatment for each athlete and individual, providing same-day appointments including Saturdays, and also offers corporate outreach services to bring MSK care to workplaces.
The Joint Chiropractic is a walk-in chiropractic clinic in San Francisco's Lakeshore neighborhood offering personalized spinal adjustments and chiropractic care for pain management, injury recovery, and wellness. Licensed chiropractors provide treatment plans tailored to individual needs, with flexible scheduling including evening and weekend hours—no insurance required. They serve the Outer Sunset, Sunset District, Lake Merced, Parkside, Richmond District, and West Portal areas with affordable pricing starting at $29 for initial visits.
Freund Family Chiropractic is a holistic chiropractic practice in San Rafael led by Dr. Freund, who focuses on detecting and correcting subluxation to support whole-body wellness. They specialize in care for families—including children, babies, pregnant women, and nursing mothers—as well as athletes, chronic pain sufferers, and those managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions. Beyond spinal adjustments, Dr. Freund addresses headaches, migraines, vertigo, digestion, sleep issues, extremity injuries, and neurological concerns with a philosophy grounded in holistic healing.
Benson Tam Chiropractic is a San Francisco-based chiropractic practice offering comprehensive spinal care and pain relief services. Dr. Benson Tam provides individualized treatment plans combining spinal adjustments, decompression therapy, postural correction, muscle stimulation, ultrasound therapy, and physiotherapy modalities. The practice features on-site digital X-ray capabilities for precise diagnosis and uses a careful, patient-centered approach focused on both short-term pain relief and long-term wellness outcomes.
Cavalla Chiropractic is a women-owned and family-run health center with two locations in San Rafael, California. Dr. Andrea Cavalla, DC, provides chiropractic care focused on sustainable pain relief, improved functionality, and injury prevention. The practice emphasizes personalized treatment plans that support the body's natural healing and help patients return to their daily activities safely and effectively.
Ricky Fishman is a chiropractor serving San Francisco with a focus on personalized spinal care and wellness. Located on Union Street in the heart of the city, Dr. Fishman provides chiropractic adjustments and corrective care plans tailored to each patient's individual needs. His practice emphasizes getting patients back to optimal health through evidence-based chiropractic treatment.
Ocean Chiropractic Center is a full-service chiropractic clinic located on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, offering spinal adjustments, corrective care plans, and other chiropractic treatments for pain relief and wellness. The clinic accepts insurance and welcomes walk-in patients, making quality chiropractic care accessible to the local community. They focus on addressing musculoskeletal issues and helping patients achieve better spinal health and overall well-being.
Marin Family Chiropractic, located in Corte Madera, provides comprehensive chiropractic care for patients of all ages, from infants to seniors. The practice focuses on family wellness and corrective care, offering spinal adjustments and personalized treatment plans designed to address the root cause of pain and dysfunction. Their experienced team is committed to helping patients achieve long-term health improvements through evidence-based chiropractic techniques.
Momentum Chiropractic Clinic, led by Dr. Khanin, specializes in spine pain relief and corrective chiropractic care for patients in San Francisco. The clinic combines spinal adjustments with personalized treatment plans designed to address the root causes of pain rather than just symptoms. Dr. Khanin focuses on helping patients achieve long-term relief and improved spinal health through evidence-based chiropractic techniques.
Life Chiropractic + The Heights Chiropractic, located in San Francisco's Hayes Valley neighborhood, provides comprehensive chiropractic care focusing on spinal alignment, pain relief, and overall wellness. The practice combines traditional chiropractic adjustments with corrective care plans tailored to each patient's needs, serving both acute injury cases and those seeking preventive care. They welcome walk-in patients and work with most insurance plans to make care accessible.
Sports Chiropractic & Massage is a Marin-based wellness clinic specializing in chiropractic care and therapeutic massage for athletes and active individuals. Located in Mill Valley, they focus on sports injury treatment, rehabilitation, and performance optimization through spinal adjustments and hands-on massage therapy. Their integrated approach addresses both acute injuries and chronic pain while helping clients maintain optimal physical function.
Balance Chiropractic in San Rafael provides comprehensive chiropractic care focused on spinal health and pain relief. The practice offers spinal adjustments, corrective care plans, and sports chiropractic services to help patients recover from injuries and improve overall wellness. They accept insurance and welcome walk-in patients, making quality chiropractic care accessible to the local community.
ProActive Chiropractic in San Francisco offers comprehensive chiropractic care focused on spinal adjustments, corrective care plans, and sports injury treatment. Located in the Financial District, the practice combines traditional chiropractic techniques with modern diagnostic capabilities to help patients achieve long-term wellness and pain relief.
SF Custom Chiropractic is an independent chiropractor serving San Francisco's Russian Hill and Fisherman's Wharf neighborhoods. They offer spinal adjustments, corrective care plans, and integrated massage therapy to address pain, improve mobility, and support overall wellness. Known for personalized treatment approaches and a focus on long-term health outcomes rather than quick fixes.
Siu Chiropractic, led by Dr. Tommy Siu, specializes in neuromuscular reprogramming to address pain, limited range of motion, muscle spasms, and weakness caused by nervous system deregulation. Dr. Siu combines spinal adjustments with targeted muscle testing and treatment of peripheral joints including shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees, and ankles. With a background in economics and psychology from UC Santa Barbara and a doctorate from Life West Chiropractic College, Dr. Siu takes a holistic approach to care, offering initial evaluations and personalized treatment plans.
Latch & So Chiropractic is a patient-focused chiropractic practice in San Francisco led by Drs. David Latch, Kenneth So, Dan Latch, and Candice So. They specialize in spinal adjustments, corrective care, and decompression therapy to treat back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, disc injuries, headaches, and other musculoskeletal conditions. The practice also offers massage therapy and accepts insurance, providing customized treatment plans tailored to each patient's specific needs.
Holistic Adjustments is a gentle chiropractic practice in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood focused on nervous system coherence and whole-body healing. Dr. [name not provided] uses specific, gentle adjustments paired with simple daily practices—like breath work and movement—to help patients achieve better alignment, clearer breathing, improved sleep, and lasting change. The practice emphasizes language and lifestyle integration so your body can maintain the benefits beyond the adjustment room.
Skye Family Chiropractic, led by Dr. Heidi Keller and Dr. Kerry Chan, provides personalized chiropractic care for the whole family in San Anselmo. They specialize in gentle, safe adjustments for children, prenatal and postnatal care, sports injuries, and chronic conditions including back pain, migraines, sciatica, and carpal tunnel. Their approach combines hands-on healing with patient education on movement mechanics, stretching, and long-term wellness choices.
Ascent Sports Rehab and Performance is a chiropractic clinic in San Francisco specializing in sports injury recovery, performance optimization, and rehabilitation. Led by experienced chiropractors, they combine spinal adjustments with corrective care plans tailored to athletes and active individuals seeking to return to peak performance or prevent future injuries.
Burlingame Chiropractic provides comprehensive chiropractic care including spinal adjustments, corrective care plans, and sports injury treatment in Burlingame. Led by experienced chiropractors, the practice focuses on relieving pain, improving mobility, and helping patients achieve long-term wellness through personalized treatment plans.
Rincon Chiropractic Acupuncture & Massage is a full-service wellness clinic in San Francisco's SOMA district offering chiropractic care, acupuncture, and massage therapy. The practice integrates multiple healing modalities to address pain, injury recovery, and overall wellness, serving both acute conditions and chronic pain management with a patient-centered approach.
The Balanced Atlas is the top-ranked chiropractic practice in San Francisco with a Lantern Score of 85.42/100 and a 5-star rating from 270 reviews. Founded in 2013 by Dr. Harrison, a Palmer College graduate, they specialize in NUCCA techniques and are particularly known for treating chronic headaches, migraines, neck pain, and post-concussion recovery.
Several top-ranked providers specialize in sports injuries: Midpoint Sports Chiropractic (Lantern Score 84.08/100) focuses on Active Release Techniques for athletes and office workers, Fitwell Chiropractic Sports Medicine (83.56/100) in Noe Valley offers chiropractic and sports medicine services, and SF Custom Chiropractic (83.36/100) specializes in sports injuries and athletic performance across multiple city locations.
The Joint Chiropractic (Lantern Score 83.34/100) in the Lakeshore neighborhood is a walk-in clinic designed for busy professionals, offering personalized spinal adjustments without requiring long-term commitments. Premier Health Chiropractic on Market Street (85.09/100) in the Financial District is also specifically noted as ideal for professionals seeking personalized care without commitment pressure.
DeSalvo Chiropractic (Lantern Score 83.73/100) is led by Dr. Doug DeSalvo, a board-certified neuropathy specialist with over 37 years of experience treating over 10,000 patients, specializing in chronic pain and neuropathy. TruSpine (85.41/100) in Telegraph Hill also specializes in treating neuropathy patients with innovative pain relief therapies.
Golden Gate Chiropractic (Lantern Score 84.66/100) with six chiropractors across four convenient locations offers pediatric chiropractic care and family services, with over 30 years of experience. Skye Family Chiropractic (81.37/100) in San Anselmo specializes in gentle adjustments for children and families, and is particularly noted for serving children with sensory or developmental needs.
Multiple top-ranked providers offer prenatal care: Montecito Chiropractic Center (Lantern Score 85.21/100) specializes in prenatal and family wellness using the Blair Technique, Golden Gate Chiropractic (84.66/100) offers prenatal and postpartum recovery services, and SF City Chiropractic (84.15/100) provides comprehensive care for pregnant individuals.