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Injuries

How a Chiropractor Can Help With a Work Injury

Let me start off by saying that I treat a lot of injured workers.  It’s over 60 percent of the people I see every day, I have to tell you that the Worker’s Compensation system in California has been broken for 20 years, and severely slanted in favor of insurance

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Doctor of the Year

Wow!  I am not usually one to toot my own horn, but I am extremely proud to announce that I was just named Doctor of the Year by the California Chiropractic Association.  That is a singular and great honor, but that comes on top of the fact that I was

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CSIMS 2024 MedLaw Tri-Con

Whalen Chiropractic at MedLaw Tri-Con

August was a big month for professional conferences, and yours truly was in the thick of it. Somehow I was “voluntold” by the California Society of Industrial Medicine and Surgery (CSIMS) that I was the new education chair. The event was held in August at the beautiful Loew’s Coronado Resort

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A man holds his neck and is experiencing neck pain.
Injuries

Understanding Pinched Nerves: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

You might have heard one of your friends or coworkers complain of having a “pinched nerve”…but what exactly does that mean? A “pinched nerve” condition is equivalent to the medical terminology of a “radiculopathy”. Webster’s dictionary describes a radiculopathy as an “irritation of or injury to a nerve root (as

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A chiropractor works with a client. He is wearing a white shirt and making an adjustment to her neck.

The Power of Chiropractic: A Healthier Approach to Back Pain

Chiropractic is a health profession that offers more than just a specific treatment. It provides a holistic approach to health, with a focus on spinal manipulation (SM) as a key treatment option. Doctors of Chiropractic (DC’s) use various forms of spinal manipulation, including both force and non-force techniques, to treat

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Choosing a Chiropractor

6 Things to Consider When Choosing a Chiropractor

You know you need to see a chiropractor, but where do you even start? Choosing the right chiropractor can be a crucial decision for your overall well-being. With numerous chiropractic practices available, it’s essential to consider various factors to ensure that you find a chiropractor who aligns with your needs

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Injuries

Navigating Shoulder Woes: Chiropractic Insights on Rotator Cuff Injuries

Many individuals find themselves accustomed to enduring chronic pain, particularly in joints that may not significantly impact their daily functionality. While such pain can be bothersome and persistent, it often doesn’t rise to the level of complete debilitation. In this blog, our attention zeroes in on the intricate realm of

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About Dr Whalen

November Hustle in the Chiropractic Realm

November was a whirlwind of chiropractic engagements, kicking off with the esteemed Congress of State Chiropractic Associations (COCSA) gathering in scenic Kona, Hawaii. (Tough assignment I know, but we do what we must). Amidst the picturesque setting, leaders from chiropractic state associations convened to delve into pivotal discussions shaping our

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