Dr. Val Tompkins, D.C.

Wrist splints and “just rest more” don’t fix carpal tunnel — because the real problem often starts higher than the wrist. A Brentwood chiropractor explains double-crush syndrome, why the neck and thoracic outlet matter, and what a real conservative plan looks like before surgery.

You’ve tried stretching, arch supports, and rest — and your plantar fasciitis is still there. A Brentwood chiropractor explains why the feet often aren’t the real problem, how hip and calf mechanics drive heel pain, and what a full-chain approach looks like.

Not all dizziness is the same, and not every type responds to chiropractic — but some do, remarkably well. A Brentwood chiropractor explains the types of vertigo that respond to conservative care, how the neck can trigger dizziness, and when you need to see someone else first.

That deep buttock pain that shoots down your leg may not actually be sciatica. A Brentwood chiropractor explains piriformis syndrome — the tight-muscle mimicker that gets misdiagnosed all the time — and the specific fix that actually resolves it.

You walked away from the fender bender fine. Now, years later, your neck stiffens, your headaches won’t quit, and your jaw clicks. A Brentwood chiropractor explains the long-term signature of untreated whiplash — and why it’s rarely too late to address it.

Neck pain from computer work isn’t random — it’s a signal. A Brentwood chiropractor decodes what your body is trying to tell you, the real causes behind it, and the fix that goes deeper than stretching.

Chiropractic care for older adults isn’t about aggressive adjustments — it’s about mobility, balance, and staying active. A Brentwood chiropractor explains how conservative care helps the 60+ community stay independent, comfortable, and moving well.

Stress isn’t just a mood — it’s a physical event. A Brentwood chiropractor explains why anxiety and chronic stress consistently show up as neck stiffness, jaw clenching, mid-back tension, and low back pain — and the tools that quiet the pattern.

Sitting all day quietly destroys your spine — disc compression, glute amnesia, hip stiffness, forward head posture. A Brentwood chiropractor explains what’s happening and shares the exact 2-minute routine and home plan that fixes it.

Want back pain relief without medication? A Brentwood chiropractor explains the natural, drug-free chiropractic solutions that actually work — and the daily habits that make the relief last.