Balance Chiropractic

About 6 months ago, I started seeing Dr. Hedrick via word-​of-​mouth recommendation from a friend.
Honestly, I was a little skeptical because I’ve spent hundreds of dollars on a chiropractor before and found out that the treatment they did for me was not addressing the main issue in the most effective way. So knowing this, I came to Dr. H hoping he would help me out and make it simple.
Also, I was worried about feeling comfortable. Many times, doctors come off hurried and rush through the process. Upon meeting Dr. Hedrick I could tell he was a very down to earth, relaxed guy. He also has a great sense of humor AND he happens to know his stuff.
My first adjustment took over an hour; he carefully addressed all my muscle and bone groups. After this initial appointment, I began seeing him on a monthly basis and now I suffer virtually no hip pain!
Also, I work in an office all day, so sitting and looking at my computer was bothering my neck and lower back. The adjustments have alleviated all of the pain I was feeling previously.
At the end of my initial appointment, Dr. Hedrick recommended that I start practicing yoga, which I did and still do. I’ve been able to encourage others at my work to do the same. Some of my coworkers have paid him a visit to which they were also very pleased.
Overall, I am so excited about my progress and I recommend him to everyone who voices any chiropractic concerns.

Beyond 5 Stars…
Dr. Hedrick is a Jedi Master of the spine, joints and limbs. He uses the Force to quickly relieve pain and promote healing.
I came in feeling like my neck was in a vise. Lying down was painful, my right arm lost mobility and my hands would fall asleep.
Instead of focusing on my neck Dr. H began with my hips. With a few pinpoint adjustments and exercises to do at home – I’m as good as new.
If you’re hurting… don’t wait for a minor pain to escalate. See Dr. H today!

I have to admit I was a bit of a skeptic when it came to chiropracting, akin to phrenology — I am now, however, a complete convert.
I awoke a few days back with a searing pain in my shoulder/​rotator that felt like a pinched, or more accurately a completely mangled nerve. I could hardly move my arm enough to grab the steering wheel, or scroll a mouse. Since I work with computers and have to drive to get there, this was more than a minor issue. And of course I waited a few days hoping everything would fix itself. But although the pain dropped from a level red to a level burnt-​sienna-​orange, it wasn’t exactly hurrying up to full recovery.
So at the ‘gentle’ egging from a lady friend — «You *still* haven’t seen a doctor?!» [insert eye-​roll] –, I decided to try a chiropractor.
I was referred to Dr. Hedrick through a friend, and have to admit it was the best decision of my week to concede to a visit. I had little expectations, but through some sort of sorcery, a few pops and cracks — whuzza! Full rotation of my shoulder with practically no residual pain! Seriously. It’s like sorcery.
The office was clean, the staff very pleasant, and parking was plentiful — even in La Jolla. The total visit lasted about 30 minutes after consultation, and was completely hassle free. I seriously think the worst part of Dr visits is the multi-​page bibliography you have to write up every time, but not here. Concise. Straight forward. Piece of cake.
I am super impressed with the results (who wouldn’t be: (1) arrive with pain, (2) depart without) and overall experience. I’m a convert. Thank you sir Dr.
Seriously, it’s sweet sweet sorcery.

I am typically weird about having anyone work on my back, muscles, etc. because I am afraid it will hurt, or that the person won’t know what they are doing, but I can say with confidence that Dr. Hedrick changed my perspective on the whole thing! He made me feel very at ease and was swift, and quick with his adjustments. My neck was really stiff and so was the left side of my back. He worked some serious magic in the matter of minutes and I was able to move my neck from side to side soon after the appointment. I definitely recommend Dr. Hedrick to anyone looking for an experienced, honest chiropractor. He sure knows his stuff! I will certainly go see him again when I need another adjustment.

I was amazed at how good I felt after Dr. Hedrick adjusted my back. I had never been to a chiropractor before and was a little bit skeptical about whether it would really help. I have pain and stiffness in my back from sitting at a computer all day, and he made all of that go away! I’m a believer and I will definitely be back.
I also recently discovered his blog, which is full of great information about natural ways to stay healthy. I just learned a ton about turmeric– so interesting!

Dr. Hedrick has magic hands! Before meeting Dr. Hedrick I was seen many times by another Chiropractor and Orthopedist due to back and neck pain from a car accident. I had so much pain and felt like no one can help me. I almost swore off Chiropractors after failed results from a previous Dr… but I’m so happy I was referred to Dr. Hedrick. He is so passionate about making people feel better and getting results. Within ONE visit I felt so much better. I will continue to recommend him HIGHLY and encourage anyone that wants to feel less pain should run to see him.

Rich Hedrick is amazing! I am a hairstylist, always on my feet and stuck in awkward standing positions sometimes for several hours a day. finally the nonsense had caught up with me and at the mere age of 21 I felt as though I was 85. Walking around half bent over because standing up straight hurt. Breathing hurt. turning hurt! everything hurt! I also have to add that i’ve always had a major fear of my neck/​back breaking via falling or doing somersaults, and even chiropractors scare me. BUT, Rich gave me his card a while ago, and he is very easy going, positive, and just the absolute nicest guy, and not at all scary so I called! He was able to figure out where I needed to be adjusted, gave me a few pointers to keep me in check on a daily basis, and even did this electrical heat stuff which felt amazing. Since that visit, my back has reverted back to being 21 instead of 85 and i have never felt better. I recommend him to everyone!

I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Hedrick! As a former cage fighter with ALOT of old injuries, finding a good chiropractic doctor is a must and Dr. Hedrick fits that bill. He doesn’t just go from problem to problem, but treats the person as a whole, taking into consideration how one condition sometimes feeds into the other. Anyone from fighters, former fighters/​athletes, or accident victims should seriously consider him.

Dr Hedrick is very nice and professional. He helped my neck and back heal from an auto accident. I would recommend him to anyone.