In Motion Chiropractic

When you come in for a specific problem, the chiropractor explains his philosophy is to take a holistic approach by adjusting all parts of your body, which he says may be contributing to the problem, so he’ll crack your feet, toes, knees, wrists, elbows, back, ribs, and neck, even if only one of those is giving you a problem. He recommends three sessions a week to start out and then lowers that frequency if things are getting better.
On one of my visits, he slipped trying to crack one of my toes and unfortunately caused the toe joint to have instability, so now it’s been giving me some pain when I step on it a certain way. I’m hoping it will get better, but I won’t be coming back. You have to sign a waiver accepting these kinds of risks going into this treatment, so be warned, things like this can happen.

I highly recommend Dr. Valle if you have not found relief with your current chiropractor. I’ve suffered with lower back pain for years. I previously saw a chiropractor on a weekly basis, but my back pain seemed to be persistent even with adjustments. With Dr. Valle I have complete relief and only need adjustments every six weeks. I have never had this much success with a chiropractor

Dr. Valle is still an outstanding Chiropractor IF you are lucky to get an appointment scheduled. The phone is never answered and if you leave a message you may or may not receive a message within a week or 2. I’ve referred 2 friends who have tried to make appointments and their messages were never answered. I don’t give out many referrals but when I do and the office doesn’t bother returning calls, it lessens my raving reviews.
The last time I went to visit Dr. Valle I had to physically go into the office to make an appointment after several messages went unanswered. Once I made my appointment (1.5 months away) I find out my appointment was canceled (NOT by me). For someone who was looking for pain relief, I think I was pretty accommodating waiting a month and a half but when I found out my appointment had been canceled I nearly lost it. Note: Dr. Valle did squeeze me into his schedule that day.
I tried again today to make an appointment and as usual I got the answering machine. Unfortunately, I do not have the time to walk in and make an appointment. Seeking back relief elsewhere. :(

I’ve been going to a chiropractor since I was 8 years old and Dr. Valle is the absolute best! My body feels so good after I leave, I move better. To top it all off he’s funny, always a plus :)

I’ve had chronic lower back and shoulder problems for several years. Over the course of my life, I have seen about five different Chiropractors– some good, some not. HANDS DOWN, Dr. Manny provides the best care I’ve ever received.
Dr. Manny came highly recommended from several friends who are cross fit athletes. Dr. Manny started with a one hour assesment of my body. He ran me through several exercises and watched how my body moved, stretched, stood, and sat. He is through. He then accurately described what I was feeling BEFORE I told him what I was experiencing. He quickly and accurately diagnosed the problems.
He adjusts feet, elbows, ankles, knees, the neck, back, hips, and will tape/​graston areas that need attention. He will also offer comprehensive exercises that will guide you through/​to recovery.
Everytime I see him, I feel energized, refreshed, and better.
I highly recommend this office.

I pretty much never write reviews but after going to in motion chiropractic I felt I just had to. I have been to a few differnt chiropractors over the years to help with my sciatica and other random back pains. However, I always found myself leaving their offices not feeling any different than I did when I went in, wondering if they really helped or not. I ended up tearing my hamstring muscle and my bootcamp coach referred me to Dr. Valle. At first I was hesitant, because I live in oakland and his office is in Livermore. Secondly, I haven’t had the best experience with chiropractors in the past so I was unsure if he could really help me, but I was desperate for some relief so I went. After my first visit I realized how amazing Dr. Valle is. I left his office actually being able to physically feel the significant amount of difference he had made, which is something no other chiropractor has ever done for me! I continue to make the drive to see him as often as I can for regular maintenance check ups because he is a true miracle worker!!!

After suffering with chronic progressive knee pain for over six months, I went to see my orthopedic surgeon. His diagnosis: early onset arthritis. His recommendation: stop doing the activities that I love if I didn’t want to make matters worse. Oh, and steroid shots if the pain became unbearable. No more crazy endurance races… no more powerlifting… no more dancing in fabulous stilettos!!! As you can probably surmise, I’m a not the sit-​at-​home-​on-​the-​couch type. I left the orthopedic surgeon’s office thinking, «I’m too young to just throw in the proverbial towel», which in my case was sports bras and stilettos. Determined not to let this diagnosis defeat me, I set out in search of something/​someone who could help me keep going at maximum level as long as possible. Enter: In Motion Chiropractic and Dr. Valle
Having gone to chiropractors before, I wasn’t a firm believer in them. Yeah, they crack your back and adjust your neck, but beyond that, mehhhh. I found Dr. Valle on Unilocal.He had excellent reviews, he was local and my insurance covered him, so I decided it wouldn’t hurt to give him a shot. I mean, really, what was there to lose? After an extremely thorough initial exam (lasting almost 2 hours), I walked out of his office amazed. He literally made adjustments on me from head to toe. (Have you ever had your feet cracked??? Well, let me tell you, it’s heaven!) We discussed the arthritis diagnosis. Being a fellow lover of heavy weights, he understood my reluctance to stop pushing myself. What’s the use of doing a squat if you can’t even go down to 90 degrees? And reducing the weight? Do you know how hard I’ve worked to reach a 300lb PR?! Dr. Valle understood my concerns and promised to do what he could to get me back into fighting shape.
I’m not gonna lie, as heavenly as the foot adjustments are, some of the other techniques used aren’t quite as pleasant. Graston… I’ve gotta concentrate on finding my happy place when he pulls out the tools. ART… have you ever had something hurt so bad yet feel so good. If you’re in the waiting room and hear someone laughing and crying at the same time, that’ll be me. Granted, Dr. Valle knows that I’m serious about treatment and to not hold back. He’s never made me say «uncle»… a few other choice words perhaps, but never «uncle». The results of his treatments are felt almost immediately. I’ve actually limped into my appointment and skipped out.
Bottom line: Dr. Valle is amazing. He kept his initial promise to me. Arthritis… what arthritis? My knees don’t bother me at all. He’s also fixed various other injuries I’ve inflicted upon myself. Sprained ankle… done. Impinged shoulder… all good. Misaligned pelvis (don’t even bother asking how I did that)…fixed.
I still rock the stilettos almost every day. And as for my 300lb PR… I rep that for breakfast now. All thanks to Dr. Valle.

Dr. VALLE offers the best Chiropractic and muscle wellness techniques. I have been going to him for a few years now, only now it’s just for maintenance. When I first went to see him I was told I needed surgery. I decided to seek an alternative treatment first. It was the best thing I ever did. It didn’t take long for me to fully recover and get back to my workouts and running. He truly has a gift for understanding the physical issue and resolving it.

We love Dr. Valle and Sam, the Office Manager. My whole family comes here for various reasons. Dr. Valle is very passionate about getting you better and getting you back in motion. He uses various techniques to get you better. He doesn’t just adjust you in 2 minutes and then send you on your way. I have been to other chiropractors and trust me you will never go back to the «crack your wallet» chiros out there after you experience Dr. Valle. I have had bad hips for over 10 years and have had 2 hip surgeries last year. I could barely walk, sleep or stand up straight when I first went into his practice a few months ago. I now have much more mobility, strength, and flexibility. I now walk my dogs, do yoga, and sleep through the night. If you are serious about getting better, feeling better and staying mobile go see Dr. Valle and Sam. You will not regret it! I would give them 6 stars if I could.

Dr. Valle was recommended to me by fitness coach, Chris, of One World Boot Camp in Union City, after a running injury turned into a bigger problem. I have been going to this office for about 3 months now and I highly recommend it. The treatments have certainly helped me to heal as well as gain strength. For between sessions, the clinic uses Rock Tape to better support your injury with flexible security and stabilization.
In addition to the helpful treatment, Sam, the office and doctor manager, is very professional, organized and welcoming. Not only does she keep the office flow moving, but she assists with the physical therapy homework lessons. You have to do your homework to get better, and she ensures that you do.
If you are considering treatment for soreness or injury, do not hesitate to call and explain your situation. Dr. Valle and Sam will take good care of you.

Follow up: I received a call this morning from In Motion Chiropractic. They apologized for the mixup on their end and offered me an appointment today free of charge. I decided to give them another shot and took the 12:30pm appt. Dr. Valle was very apologetic and friendly. He cares a lot about his patients and my last review was not overlooked by him. He wanted to make it right and he did.
Dr. Valle took his time to diagnose my lower back pain issue. He had me go through a series if motions to see where the problem was stemming from. I am six and a half months pregnant and I have been experiencing lots of tightness on my right side and a sharp pain in my lower back. Dr. Valle noticed that the way I get up from sitting is incorrect and I am putting more strain on my back. He showed me the correct way to get up without putting strain on my back. (Having a big pregnant belly makes the simplest tasks difficult! Lol)
Dr. Valle was able to perform a few adjustments on my back and massaged the areas that were tight. My back didn’t feel as tight anymore. He also taped my back and said that it will help keep things in place and will give me some relief. I have to keep the tape on for 3 – 7 days. I already feel a big difference.
I have a follow up appointment next week with Dr. Valle. I am so happy that I am finally getting some relief from my back pain caused by my pregnancy. Dr. Valle is awesome.

Dr. Valle is truly amazing! After years of back spasms and extreme sciatica pain, and endless times taking physical therapy (which did nothing for me), I went to Dr. Valle and within 2 visits stopped having any of my previous symptoms. I also was experiencing numbness and pain in one of my arms, which Dr. Valle fixed me up for as well. He is a miracle worker and I couldn’t be happier and luckier that I found him! No more living everyday in pain. He is knowledgeable and friendly, making sure to educate his patients on what is going on and how he can help.
My husband also went to Dr. Valle after being diagnosed with carpal tunnel; after one visit, my husband’s pain decreased significantly, and he has continued to get better each visit.
Thank you Dr. Valle!

My Doc. Ernesto Medina and his treatment added 60lbs to my overhead squat. I went from 125lbs to 185lbs. He fixed my hip, shoulder, lower back, and aging knees, at least to where I’m not sore or in pain all the time. If you train hard on any sport then this is the place that can keep you healthy.

I’ve had a strain in my right rotator cuff for a year and a half before I started working with Dr. Medina. It came to a point where I stayed away from any shoulder workouts. My rehab started around the last week of March 2013, within a month I am back to full mobility in my shoulder and I feel great throughout my whole body. I recommend Dr. Ernesto Medina if you are seeking a Chiropractic doctor.

In my training for the recent Half Ironman I just completed, I had numerous issues that were threatening to derail me. Using ART, Graston and Chiropractic, Dr. Valle consistently was able to diagnose the source of the issue and fix it. Thanks to him, I didn’t have to take the week (s) off I might have otherwise. He is incredibly knowledgeable and proficient with his skills. I’ll be seeing him for a long time to come! Cannot recommend this place to athletes any higher than the 5 stars, but if I could I would.

I had birth defect in my ankle that never allowed me full range of motion. This decreased motion caused problems with my knees, hips, and lower back. I had surgery when I was 16 with partial success but still could never really run and play sports and even walk/​stand like others. After just a few months of seeing Dr. Valle, I am astonished to see 98% range of motion in that ankle. My parents are flabbergasted! And I am excited to do the work (ie physical therapy exercises) to get to a point where I can just strap on sneakers and get in a 2-​mile run! (Yes, the hip, knee and lower back pain are MUCH better too)
Oh, and speaking of shoes. I have worn custom orthopedic inserts in my shoes for years… Guess what — over the past couple of weeks I have pulled those out and stuck them in a closet because I don’t need them anymore!
Dr. Valle is an amazing doctor, respectful of personal space and extremely kid-​friendly. As a dad himself, he understands kids well and even played movies on his iPad for my daughter while she gradually got used to my adjustment sessions.
A HUGE improvement in my quality of life — definitely recommend Dr. Valle!

In 2008 after having to drop out of the San Jose marathon due to chronic hip pain, my orthopedic dr at John Muir Medical Center diagnosed me with early osteoarthritis and claimed I would eventually need a hip replacement. However, he claimed I was too young for the surgery and the only thing I could do at this point was to quit running altogether. Not wanting to believe it, I began my quest to find an alternative treatment, trying physical therapy, acupressure, acupuncture, chiropractic – you name it! I even did as my medical dr ordered and quit running. All to no avail. By the time I began seeing Dr Valle in April of 2011, I was in so much pain, at times I had to use a cane to walk. My recovery began with my very first visit, and within just four months of treatment, I was not only running again, I had competed in my first triathlon!
My only complaint is that, although my insurance would have paid 100% of my hip replacement – which wouldn’t have done a bit of good because the underlying problem would not even have been addressed – they will not pay a dime towards the treatment that actually worked. Luckily, Dr Valle offers a discount to cash paying patients!
I now refer everyone I know who has physical ailments to Dr Valle, confident in knowing he can help them. His experience with Active Release Technique and Kinesio taping sets him far apart from your average chiropractor. Dr Valle Rocks!

I had a disc injury between L4 & L5. For 10 years I tried to manage the pain through chiropractic care and really any means possible. I saw about half a dozen chiropractors, an acupuncturist, countless orthopedic specialists, and finally a friend who had the same problem as I did, referred me to Dr. Valle. It was a bit of a drive since I live in Danville, but for the first time I felt like someone was taking the time to understand the root of my problem instead of just treating the symptoms. He explained it as though he was peeling back the layers of an onion to get to what actually caused my back injury in the first place.
It wasn’t easy for me. The active release therapy he used was painful, but I saw instant results and after going diligently for several months, (and not so diligently for a couple more… I started feeling better and missing appointments and it made the treatment last longer) I’ve finally been pain free for the last year!
Thank you Dr. Valle and staff! It wouldn’t be too dramatic to say that he gave me my life back. I just got home from Costa Rica where I went zip lining,

Dr. Manny is a great chiropractor. Aside from the wonderful techniques hes uses in his practice, he is a very personable doctor. I came to him with an immovable elbow and in only two visits I was able to use my left arm on a regular basis. He used ART and Graston which are both for my injury. I also have my daughter receiving treatment from him. She was experiencing lower back pain combined with spasms. Since she has been seeing him.(aprox 2 months) there are no more complaints of pain or spasm. We both love Dr. Manny and would recommend his services to everyone that needs Chiropractic care.
Carla and Keri

I had an injury to my hand that had left scarring and fairly constant pain. I happened to see Dr. Valle at a fair downtown, where he explained ART to me and gave me a demo to show how he could treat my hand. I was impressed immediately with this technique and came to see Dr. Valle for an ART treatment. Instead of just focusing on my hand, he asked me many questions about prior injuries, type of work, etc. He advised he treats «head to toe» and gave me probably the most thorough chiropractic adjustment I’ve ever had. I was surprised at how many different spots he fixed on me and how much better I felt even after the first visit! .He also provided some exercise and stretching techniques to help me avoid future problems
He is very knowledge in different technique (ART and Graston to name two) and really listens to you, adjusting each treatment to your current condition.
His manner is very gentle and patient. I had heard he was awesome with athletes but he treats the rest of us with just as much attention and expertise. It’s obvious that he loves his work and it shows in the results.