Conditions
Conditions We Treat
Pacific Spine & Rehab treats spine, joint, nerve, soft-tissue, sports, accident, and work-related conditions for patients in Oceanside, Carlsbad, and across North County. Find your condition below — every entry links to a detailed treatment page.
Spine & Nerve
Spine & nerve conditions
Pain that starts in the spine — discs, joints, or nerves — often radiates to the arms, hips, or legs. Early evaluation prevents chronic patterns.

Lower Back Pain
Lumbar pain from joints, discs, muscles, or nerve irritation — acute or chronic.
Symptoms: Aching, stiffness, sharp pain with bending or lifting, pain after sitting.
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Neck Pain
Cervical pain from posture, strain, joint dysfunction, or accident-related injury.
Symptoms: Stiffness, headaches, pain turning the head, tension into the shoulders.
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Sciatica
Nerve pain that travels from the lower back through the buttock and down the leg.
Symptoms: Burning leg pain, numbness, tingling, weakness in the foot or calf.
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Herniated / Bulging Disc
Disc material pressing on nearby nerves, causing local and radiating pain.
Symptoms: Sharp back or neck pain, arm or leg symptoms, pain with coughing or sneezing.
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Whiplash
Soft-tissue and joint injury from rapid acceleration — most often after a car accident.
Symptoms: Neck pain, headaches, dizziness, reduced range of motion, brain fog.
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Head, jaw & upper body conditions
Headaches, jaw pain, and upper-extremity tendon problems often share root drivers — posture, muscle imbalance, or repetitive strain.

Headaches & Migraines
Tension, cervicogenic, and migraine headaches linked to the upper cervical spine.
Symptoms: Pain behind the eyes, tight band around the head, neck tension, light sensitivity.
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TMJ / Jaw Pain
Jaw joint dysfunction causing pain, clicking, and limited mouth opening.
Symptoms: Jaw clicking, pain chewing, ear pressure, headaches, locked jaw.
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Shoulder Pain
Rotator cuff strain, impingement, and joint pain limiting overhead motion.
Symptoms: Pain reaching overhead, night pain, weakness, popping or catching.
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Tennis / Golfer's Elbow
Tendinopathy at the elbow from repetitive gripping, swinging, or typing.
Symptoms: Outer or inner elbow pain, weak grip, pain lifting objects.
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Lower body & sports conditions
Knees, feet, and sports injuries respond well to a combined plan of manual care, shockwave, and progressive loading.

Knee Pain
Patellar tracking issues, tendon strain, and joint pain from training or wear.
Symptoms: Pain on stairs, swelling, clicking, instability, pain after running.
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Plantar Fasciitis
Heel pain from inflamed plantar fascia — common in runners and standing workers.
Symptoms: Sharp heel pain with first steps, pain after long standing, tight calves.
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Sports Injuries
Sprains, strains, and overuse injuries from surfing, running, lifting, or team sports.
Symptoms: Acute pain, swelling, reduced performance, recurrent flare-ups.
Learn moreOur Process
How we evaluate pain and injuries
Every new patient follows the same evaluation path so we identify the real driver of your pain — not just the loudest symptom.
Consultation
We listen to your history, prior care, and the activities most affected by pain.
Exam
Orthopedic and neurologic testing to pinpoint the involved structures.
Movement Testing
Functional screens reveal which patterns drive your pain and what to load first.
Treatment Planning
A written plan with visit frequency, milestones, and home exercises.
Referral If Needed
Imaging, MD, or specialist co-management when conservative care is not the right fit.
Treatments
Treatment options that may help
Most plans combine two or three of the services below. Visit each page for the full protocol.
Chiropractic Care
Adjustments to restore joint motion and reduce nerve irritation — the foundation of most plans.
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Progressive loading and movement retraining so the body holds the correction.
Learn moreShockwave Therapy
Acoustic-wave therapy for plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, and stubborn tendon pain.
Learn moreSpinal Decompression
Non-surgical decompression for herniated discs and sciatica.
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Targeted exercise paired with e-stim to rebuild stability after injury.
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Therapeutic soft-tissue work that complements adjustment and rehab.
Learn moreTwo Clinics
Conditions treated in Oceanside & Carlsbad
Same providers, same protocols, two convenient North County offices.
Oceanside — Vista Way
Two minutes off I-5 at Vista Way. Convenient for Camp Pendleton, Vista, San Luis Rey, and Fallbrook patients.
Carlsbad — Bressi Ranch
In the Bressi Ranch business plaza off Palomar Airport Road. Serves La Costa, Aviara, Encinitas, and Olivenhain.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What conditions do you treat?
How do I know which treatment I need?
Do I need imaging before my first visit?
Can you help after a car accident?
Do you treat sports injuries?
Do you accept personal injury or workers' comp cases?
How many visits will I need?
Do you have locations in both Oceanside and Carlsbad?
Ready to feel better?
Same-day appointments available at both offices. First-party (PIP/MedPay) and third-party PI claims accepted.
