Chiropractor Brentwood CA

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Can a Chiropractor Actually Help?

By Dr. Val Tompkins, D.C. / August 18, 2026

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.

Plantar Fasciitis Not Getting Better? Why Your Feet May Not Be the Real Problem

By Dr. Val Tompkins, D.C. / August 11, 2026

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.

Chiropractic Care for Vertigo and Dizziness: Can It Really Help?

By Dr. Val Tompkins, D.C. / August 4, 2026

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.

Piriformis Syndrome: The “Fake Sciatica” Most People Don’t Know They Have

By Dr. Val Tompkins, D.C. / July 27, 2026

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.

How Untreated Whiplash Shows Up Years After a Car Accident

By Dr. Val Tompkins, D.C. / July 20, 2026

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 Working at a Computer? Here’s What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You

By Dr. Val Tompkins, D.C. / July 13, 2026

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 Seniors: What Brentwood’s 60+ Community Should Know

By Dr. Val Tompkins, D.C. / July 6, 2026

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, Tension, and the Spine: Why Anxiety Shows Up in Your Neck and Back

By Dr. Val Tompkins, D.C. / July 1, 2026

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.

Why Sitting All Day Is Destroying Your Spine (And What You Can Do About It)

By Dr. Val Tompkins, D.C. / June 25, 2026

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.

Back Pain Relief Without Medication: Natural Chiropractic Solutions That Work

By Dr. Val Tompkins, D.C. / June 17, 2026

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.