Back In Action Chiropractic Center

I’ve been going to Back in Action for 7+ years regularly for my chronic pain. I’ve felt such relief from the chiropractic care I’ve received here. I would without a doubt recommend Dr. Davison for anyone who suffers from chronic pain. Also the massage therapists are excellent, and the twice yearly deals they have for massage therapy are very reasonable. Highly recommend!

I’m a distance runner and I have had to basically quit running due to a chronic hip problem I’ve had for almost seven years. I’ve seen numerous physical therapists, chiropractors, and orthopedists for the problem– none was able to give me lasting relief, and they all recommended that I stop running. I often had trouble sleeping and walking because of the pain.
I’ve been seeing Dr. Davison for a few months (about 12 sessions), and I am now training for a half marathon PAIN FREE.
The doctor has NEVER told me to cut down on running, the exercises I need to do outside of appoints are minimal, and I have received two free sessions– one for my birthday and one after a flare-​up.
Appointments are easy to make, quick, and the receptionist is very helpful.
I am so happy and grateful– worth every penny. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

I’ve been to several chiropractors for my back problems, & for the most part, they all solved the problem. Still, the problems kept recurring. One Saturday, I was in so much pain, I called my chiropractor for emergency help, but only left a message & got no response. Desperate, I looked for other chiropractors near me, & found Back-​In-​Action. By chance, they happened to be there on a Saturday & told me to come in. Dr Feldman greeted me, examined me, & made a few adjustments. I felt better immediately. In my experience, this is normally where the chiropractor takes your money & sweeps you out the door, but not Dr Feldman: He spent time showing me charts & explaining very completely *WHY* I was having these problems & what I should do to prevent them in the future. He also put me on an inversion table for two minutes, & recommended I get one for my home, (which I did, & used it for one minute twice a day.) I went back a few times more after that, and the improvements were *amazing*. That was about three years ago, & I’ve never needed to go back to the chiropractor. Dr Feldman is far & away the BEST chiropractor I’ve EVER been to. His kind attention & eye-​to-​eye communication are what released me from a lifestyle of pain. I’ve written a few reviews on Unilocal,but this is the one I feel most strongly about.

Dr. Davison is the new kid on the block at Back in Action but has just been celebrating his 25^th year of practice. He is energetic, cheerful, and 100% professional. He listens carefully to presenting information and responds to your particular concerns. He even calls after an initial visit to make sure that you are still improving, and provides exercises. Payment is on a sliding scale. Staff are attentive and cheerful. Lovely practice.

The treatment I’ve received at Back in Action is excellent with Dr Robert Davison and Dr Ethan Feldman.
Dr Feldman discovered that my neck was out of whack from an earlier accident. He identified squarely where the problem was. My treatment then followed with Dr Davison.
Dr Davison provided expert care to help me recover from these injuries which were not cared for properly in the past.
It is amazing. I’ve have an unusually good turning radius and my neck no longer hurts to turn my head to the left. which is kind of important for driving. Honestly, I would not have guessed it was possible to recover from this. Amazing what a talented professional in Chiropractic field such as Dr. Davison is able to do.
I am really grateful for the work of Dr Davison and Dr Feldman. I would recommend this office to anyone who wants a caring and in tune provider who I believe may be the state of the art in Chiropractic care.

When I first came her a year or so ago, I met Dr Feldman. He’s the one who diagnosed my hip-​joint problem. He’s great! I’ve enjoyed my adjustments and feel so much better when I leave the office. However, Dr. Feldman has left the practice. Dr Davison is now practicing there. …and he’s just as good! I highly recommend coming to this practice for any chiropractor treatments!

My roommate woke up this morning in so much pain that she was in tears. She is a student and without health insurance. It was 8 a.m. and I couldn’t call around once I was at work. Luckily for me, it happened to be one of Back In Action’s days where they open at 7:30 a.m.
I spoke with Sandy, who was just the kind, sympathetic person I needed. She found an early morning appointment for my friend and encouraged me to have her speak with Dr F about possible financial arrangements.
My friend’s x-​rays revealed that the discs in her neck were curved incorrectly, causing the pain. She was able to get treatment and right this moment is able to relax without anything like the pain of earlier today.
As I was coming home from work and checking in on her by phone, the call waiting beeped. It was Dr F calling to check on her.
Wouldn’t it be great if more doctors had the bedside manner of the best chiropractors? (The exception, of course, is the wonderful Dr. Denise Davis of Berkeley, who is more warm and caring and human than any physician I have ever encountered.)
As soon as benefits come my way at my new job, I’m looking forward to coming in to see Dr F myself.

Dr. Feldman is a very skilled chiropractor. In addition to doing chiro adjustments, he also recommends stretches and exercises that are tailored to my particular needs. His office also offers massage and cranial sacral therapy. And the waiting room has a very relaxing massage chair.

I wanted to hug Dr. F after my first visit. I highly recommend him.

Ethan Feldman is both a great chiropractor and an overall good guy. After going to over a half dozen other chiropractors in my lifetime, non were able to alleviate my lower back pain. After doing an examinations Ethan determined that one of my legs was a little longer than the other and gave me a little lift for my shoe, almost overnight my recurring back pain that I had for over 4 years was gone. Ethan could have just kept treating me for lower back pain but instead found a solution that worked, and the shoe lift has made a giant difference in my life.
I still use Ethan and have found him to be by far the best chiropractor I have ever had work on me. I would highly recommend him.
It should be noted also that his office manager, Sandy, is probably the nicest person on the planet other than my wife. Having an entire staff that is friendly and courteous makes a big difference.

A couple of years ago, my sciatica had gotten so bad that I nearly lost control of my leg. When my back went out, I couldn’t move at all. I was bed-​ridden for months. I had to slide myself on my forearms down the hall for fifteen grueling minutes to even be able to make it to the bathroom.
I was considering surgery when I met Dr. Feldman. He diagnosed my herniated disc and explained that natural healing was possible by opening up the space in between the vertebrae. He showed me simple stretches, like having someone lift my legs off the ground, and even loaned me an inversion unit to begin the process. He guided me to recovery every step of the way.
I didn’t have to have surgery, and even more telling, I am now empowered when dealing with my lower back. The process was gradual, but well worth it. Through Dr. Feldman’s care, I recovered from a life-​changing affliction. Now my back is better than ever. I continue to come here on a regular basis and always will.

I can wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Ethan Feldman for chiropractic care. He’s thoughtful and gentle in his approach, and has already begun working magic (after just a few visits) on my twisted frame.
Ethan and his partner and wife, Susan, who does wonderful cranial sacral work with intuition and a sense of humor, are working together to loosen up the works and are also helping to alleviate a bad case of tinnitus that’s been getting worse for a couple of years. I’ll report back after treatment is complete, but so far I can report that I’m in good hands.
Kudos also to Sandy in the office – she’s great, too!

Ethan was able to resolve a painful jaw condition from a skiing faceplant that I’d suffered for more than ten years. Other chiropractors and massage therapists had been able to relieve it, but it always came back. It still flares up once every six months or so, but only for a day or two.
Ethan is very careful and gentle; he never jerks me around or forces things. Sandy and the rest of the staff are friendly and professional; I almost never have to wait past my appointment time. His fees are also on the low side, and I can almost always get an appointment within a few days if I need to.

Working with Ethan has been a life saver. My health and back was in bad shape last summer. I was in chronic pain all the time. With the help of Ethan Feldman, I am heathlier today at 47 then I was at 25. My back pain is gone, I’ve dropped over 30lbs. I’ve changed my life style, my eating habits have completely changed for the better. I exercise regularly. Working with Ethan has put me on a path of living a long and healthier life. Thank you Ethan.

Awesome experience: friendly, knowledgeable, attentive and SUPER dedicated chiropractor. He dropped to the floor to take a closer look at how my feet was making contact with the floor because I have had foot pain for over a year. It’s hard to find someone who would go that extra mile.

Love it! Can’t seemed to get cracked enough. Ethan Feldman has helped me find the balance between my work life, my play, and the maintenance of my body during these activities. He does a fantastic job assessing issues and working to correct them. He also gives great all around holistic health advice. The staff is very friendly and flexible with regards to appointment juggling. If you are looking for a chiropractor look no further!

As of 10.18.07
I’ve since returned to my dancer –friendly/​dancer-​savvy chiropractor and have received professional care. He took an inordinate amount of time to assess my problem. He handled me gingerly, listened, and overall was much more sensitive in his approach to my condition. His adjustments and guidance have been helpful in my recovery. Also worthy to note is that Dr. Feldman attends regular training seminars, and the entire facility periodically holds appreciation day for their clients/​referrals. My faith has been restored.
The following review is from 2006:
Caution: He’s going to do what he wants.
He’s a very personable fellow that Ethan Feldman. He cares a great deal about his work, and particularly working with dancers. My adjustments have helped for the most part. The care is educated and well-​executed. He answers listens/​questions to a somewhat lesser degree.
What really upset me was when I came in just after a severe inflammation of a recurring back strain. I just wanted him to assess the problem while it was «fresh» so to speak. I told him I was in great pain and did not want any adjustments yet. During a test for range of motion, he abruptly pushed me further into an adjustment without my consent, or even a warning. Following this visit, the pain from the previous week was renewed. I will probably return for care, but won’t trust him entirely.