Chiropractic first visit
$49
- Consultation
- Full exam and movement screen
- First chiropractic treatment
Conditions
Conditions We Treat
Pacific Spine & Rehab treats spine, joint, nerve, soft-tissue, sports, accident, and injury-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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Spinal Stenosis
Narrowing around the spinal nerves, most often in the lower back. Non-surgical care.
Symptoms: Back and leg pain with standing or walking, relief when sitting or bending forward.
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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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Achilles Tendinopathy
Overload pain in the tendon at the back of the ankle. Shockwave-led care.
Symptoms: Heel cord pain, morning stiffness, pain at the start of a run or walk.
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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.
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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.
Before you arrive
New patient special
Your first visit.Just $49.
Pick your first visit at our Oceanside or Carlsbad office. Same-day appointments most weekdays.
Shockwave first visit
$75
- Consultation
- Exam
- First shockwave therapy treatment
New patients only. Same-day first treatment when appropriate. Personal injury and auto accident claims are billed on lien instead. Available at both offices. See details
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.
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Acoustic-wave therapy for plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, and stubborn tendon pain.
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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.
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Conditions treated in Oceanside & Carlsbad
Same protocols, two convenient North County offices.
Oceanside — Vista Way
Two minutes off I-5 at Vista Way. Convenient for Camp Pendleton, 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.
Free parking at both locations. Wheelchair-accessible entrances.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat spine, joint, nerve, and soft-tissue conditions — including lower back pain, neck pain, sciatica, herniated discs, whiplash, headaches, TMJ, shoulder pain, tennis and golfer's elbow, knee pain, plantar fasciitis, and a wide range of sports injuries. We also handle personal injury and auto accident cases.
How do I know which treatment I need?
You don't have to know. Your first visit includes a consultation, exam, and movement screen. We identify the structures involved, explain what we found, and recommend the treatment mix that fits — chiropractic, rehab, shockwave, or a combination.
Do I need imaging before my first visit?
No. Most patients are evaluated with a hands-on exam and movement testing. If imaging is needed — for red flags, suspected disc injury, or no progress after a trial of care — we refer to a local imaging center and coordinate the results.
Can you help after a car accident?
Yes. We see whiplash, neck pain, back pain, and headaches following motor vehicle collisions. We document injuries thoroughly for your claim and offer treatment on lien for qualified personal injury cases. See our auto accident page for details.
Do you treat sports injuries?
Yes. We treat acute and chronic sports injuries for surfers, runners, lifters, Marines, and weekend athletes. Care typically combines manual therapy, shockwave for tendon issues, and progressive rehab to return you to sport.
Do you accept personal injury cases?
Yes. We accept personal injury cases on lien and handle the paperwork — attorney letters, adjuster communication, documentation — so you can focus on healing.
How many visits will I need?
Most acute cases respond within 4–8 visits. Chronic or disc-related cases often need 8–12 visits over several weeks. We re-evaluate progress regularly and adjust the plan rather than locking you into a long package.
Do you have locations in both Oceanside and Carlsbad?
Yes. We operate full-service clinics in Oceanside (Vista Way, off I-5) and Carlsbad (Bressi Ranch). Both offer the same services and same-day scheduling.
How much time should I allow?
Allow about 45 to 60 minutes for the first visit. Completing intake forms beforehand leaves more time for your history and exam.
Which payment information should I confirm?
Ask the office to check your specific MedPay or personal injury claim. Pacific Spine & Rehab does not participate with most health plans.
Ready to feel better?
Same-day appointments at both offices. First-party (MedPay) and third-party PI claims accepted.
Chiropractic first visit
$49
- Consultation
- Full exam and movement screen
- First chiropractic treatment
Shockwave first visit
$75
- Consultation
- Exam
- First shockwave therapy treatment
New patients only. Same-day first treatment when appropriate. Personal injury and auto accident claims are billed on lien instead. Available at both offices. See details
Same-day appointments most weekdays · Two North County offices
Is this you?
- Back or neck pain
- Discomfort when moving
- Questions about your first visit
Your first visit
What your first visitlooks like.
Consult
We review your history and goals before any hands-on work.
Exam
Posture, range of motion, joint mechanics and orthopedic or neurological tests.
First treatment
When the exam clears you, your first treatment happens the same visit.
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