Sports Medicine near Novato

“I'm a believer now. Dr. Tino Abon has definitely helped me with my neck and back pain.“

“On my first visit to Dr. Paul's office, I talked about my ongoing pain and numbness on my whole left side. I had symptoms going on since 2016. On my first reflex test with Dr. Paul, I could feel how different the muscle/nerve response was compared to my right side. I had lost 90% of my grip on my left hand, barely felt my left leg, and had unbearable pain for someone my age (27). I found Dr. Paul through a referral and I am amazed by what I could accomplish thus far. He recommended a corrective care program that would cover 90 days (3 times per week) with a reasonable discount which really helped me since I needed more visits because of my situation. This program included re-exams, re-X-rays, and home care routine exercises with some home kits provided by his clinic. I learned with Dr. Paul that soft tissue and nerves heal slowly, therefore patience is necessary to see results. So as you can see in the images attached, during these 3 months I've made real progress, drinking more water, stretching, and going to my therapy with Dr. Paul. I've let these symptoms take over for so long that my body is slowly recovering only now and I will continue regular care with Dr. Paul until my frequency is reduced to once a month. The tipping point was when the pain started spreading to my right upper back and going to reach my right arm, and I am right-handed. My symptoms were these: Numbness and heaviness on the left arm and leg, head, left buttock, and testicle, difficulty breathing, sleeping and exercising or working, zero motivation to complete tasks, 24h stabbing pain in my back near the spine, burning on my hands and dropping objects, unable to hold objects for over 30 seconds on my left hand, neck pain, heaviness on chest and pain chewing food on my left side.Dr. Paul also explained that shifts in our spine, incorrect posture, and degeneration of disks, cut down the communication (flow of energy) with the organs, slowly causing disease and failure. I still have a lot of work to do and I'm glad it wasn't too late for me.I'd also like to remind you that it's still important to get extra exams done and really get to the bottom of what you're feeling. What I can say is that chiropractic help was fundamental for my symptoms to start going away and finally be able to return activities to moderate levels. I bartend and wait tables, so I am always on the move, getting those regular adjustments also make a huge difference.Today, I feel like I went from 0% to at least 80% in general in these 3 months and I am feeling a lot better, and walking straight, which also makes me feel taller and people definitely notice my new level of confidence by the way I carry myself.Needless to say, I renewed care with Dr. Paul for another shorter-term plan after the corrective care, which will allow me to reduce visits little by little as I'm recovering.“

“Johnna was especially warm and professional. I was treated respectfully and honestly.“

“I can’t recommend Lisa at Indie Acupuncture enough. After being unable to play my favorite sport—tennis—for months because of an irritated ECU tendon in my wrist, she was able to help mend the issue in just a few visits. Now my wrist feels 100% again.

Lisa is amazing to work with. She genuinely cares about her clients, takes the time to really listen to what you’re experiencing, and creates a thoughtful, effective plan to address the problem. Her sports medicine acupuncture approach goes above and beyond, and you can tell she is truly invested in helping people heal and get back to doing what they love.“

“This review is long overdue. I’ve been seeing Dr. Derik and Dr. Alex at MJC for the past couple of years, and they have genuinely changed my life.

As someone with EDS, finding knowledgeable providers is incredibly difficult, and they are one of the only true EDS specialists in the area. More importantly, Dr. Derik and team are the most compassionate, informed, and validating doctors I’ve ever worked with.

I was dealing with constant pain and severe chronic neck pain that limited my daily life. Since working with Dr. Derik, my pain levels have significantly improved, and for the first time in 3 years, I’m active again and have been able to strengthen my body which has also reduced my fatigue, dizziness, brain fog etc.

The team at MJC truly listens, understands the complexity of hypermobility and EDS, and approach treatment in a way that feels individualized and sustainable. I can’t recommend them enough!!“