San Diego Spine and Sports Wellness

If I could give a minus star I would! BEWARE. THIS MAN DOES NOT KNOW WHAT HE IS DOING!!! One treatment with Josh left me more injuried and damaged than the original condition he was treating. He caused an AC separation and muscle tears in my shoulder. The pain in unbearable! I ended up in the ER because the pain was so bad. The damages he caused can only be corrected with surgery so says 2 other ART providers, 1 primary doctor, one ER doctor, and 2 surgeons! Sleep is impossible because the pain is so severe. The pain makes me so nauseous, I can’t eat. THIS MAN DAMAGED ME SO MUCH I NOW NEED SURGERY TO HEAL THE DAMAGE HE DID!!! Had an MRI a month before he treated me. Had a new MRI after his treatment. The new MRI shows all the damages Josh created for me. I cannot function nor work because the pain is so severe!

I found Dr. Jagoda via Groupon and reached out to him because my neck was killing me and I needed to see someone asap. He was able to fit me in first thing the next morning which was great! I saw him three times over the course of a week and I felt infinitely better on day 3 than I did on day 1. I went from barely being able to move my head to having almost the full range of motion again. He did some ART and then did some realignments. Confession: I loveeeee getting my neck cracked so seeing a chiropractor is fun for me.
I like that Dr. Jagoda does BJJ and works out since I like seeing chiropractors and other medical practitioners who are athletes themselves. It makes me feel better going to someone who cares about getting me healthy again so that I can get back to my active lifestyle. I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking for a chiropractor in the area!

Dr. Jagoda is legit! My past experience with chiropractors has been pay 50+ dollars for a 5 min adjustment and be on my way for a temporary fix. It was so refreshing to work with someone who took the time to know my story, thoroughly evaluate what’s bothering me, and be relentless in the process of fixing it. I’m a competitive crossfit athlete with shoulder, hip, and knee issues. So it was awesome to work with someone who is fit and knows my sport and the demand the movements have on one’s body. With a variety of methods of active release technique, mobility work, and traditional chiropractic care I was able to understand my body better, what was really going on, how to fix it, and to finally start to heal. I felt 100xs better after seeing Dr. J once. He’s definitely my go-​to now. And he’s also just a cool guy to talk to and I really enjoy our conversations.

As an athlete, I was looking for a chiropractor who understood sports injuries and functional movements. I was thoroughly impressed with Dr Jagoda’s knowledge of athlete’s movement patterns, biomechanics and the musculoskeletal systems. Not only did he help reduce my immediate pain symptoms, he also explained why my body was compensating and not moving efficiently. One of the best adjustments I have ever received and the soft tissue technique (Active Release) really helped me move and feel better. I highly recommend that if you are an athlete with an injury or a weekend warrior looking to move and feel better, check out Dr. Jagoda!!!

Josh works hard and trains hard. I recommend him to all my friends and family. He understands what it means to train hard and push your body to limit. Personally I want someone who knows what I’m going though to work with me. And I like people who test their limits and keep their cool under pressure. Good people for sure.

Without Dr. Josh’s chiropractic expertise I would not be able to represent the USA in the world cup of submission grappling in Brazil this august. I train 13 times a week and without his help it would not be possible. Best chiropractor this side of the Mississippi for sure!

Was on vacation/​business out west and injured my back and was in need of treatment. I heard from my friend to try this place and let me tell you…
From the moment I walked in the door I was treated in a professional manner while waiting only minutes to see my doctor.
Dr. Josh Jagoda was brilliant and fixed my back in only two visits with a simple adjustment or two. I have never been to a chiropractor and never had problems before. I have to admit Dr. Jagoda made this experience much more comfortable and took the edge away from me being nervous. All though my vacation was a few weeks ago I have yet to have a reoccurring problem. Great job Dr. Jagoda.
Thank you for allowing me to enjoy the rest of my vacation.
Bonus they took my insurance !!!

Summary:
Recommend: Yes! I tell all my friends about him!
Professionalism: ⁵⁄₅
Knowledge: ⁵⁄₅
Parking: ⁵⁄₅ (rare for the area)
Safety: ⁵⁄₅
Appointment Availability: ⁵⁄₅
Cost Appropriate: ⁵⁄₅
Payment Method: Credit with email receipt (my choice) I heard him mention cash and insurance but can’t confirm
Services used so far: ART & Rock Tape, a topical gel I can’t remember at the moment
Longer Version:
I have been going here for a while. Did the initial visit and he asked about medical history, and request x-​ray and other ancillary services. This is important because not everyone asks. He wanted to make sure that his plan of care matched the plan of care with my care providers. That right there was a huge plus. He went through all of the treatments that were available and we (yes, we, I actually had a say in what I wanted him to do. Again, not as common as you would like) decided on Active Release Technique. It requires I have to do some of the work instead of just lay there but it is well worth it! The results really are noticeable even though I haven’t started to change my bad habits (sitting for 8 hours at a time, nose in computer in non ergo manner…). But when I do change my habits, that is when I can see the change for better. Because I do a lot of exercises and forget that I am injured he did rock tape which helped stabilize the placement he worked so hard on but also reminded me to be careful. He doesn’t try to sell you anything or make you go out and buy a bunch of stuff, another plus I have had happen at other places.
Because I have to do weekend appointments he makes sure the parking and office is secure. That way, he doesn’t have to stop in the middle of service and take care of something else. I have had this happen at other places and it is bit distracting. Also, it is hard to relax when you know the door is close, but not locked. But maybe that is just me. Before we get started he reviews the plan of care, asks about my week in relation to pain, positions, etc. Then he tells me what area he is going to work on and why. That way, I know what is about to happen and why. If I have a question, he stops, help me sit up and we talk about the question. I don’t have to feel strange having him repeat something he said in the last visit.
In the end I say go to him, bring your questions, comments, fears, and issues. He will let you know his thoughts, his desired plan of care and you decide if he is the professional for you. He works with my abilities, my limitations and doesn’t yell at me or tell me what I need to do and what I need to change. He works around my lifestyle and that is worth more than anything I can say here.

Dr. J is a great clinician, correctly diagnosing my issue and offering a few treatment options. I went with active release therapy which was great. During all my interactions with him be had a superb bed side manner and a great fund of knowledge making it easy for me to understand the whole process. I highly recommend him!

Dr. J is awesome — whenever my neck goes out, he’s the one I go to to realign and relieve me from the pain. He always takes time to get to know his clients on a personal level and is thorough, giving exercises and lifestyle advice that makes a huge difference in keeping the pain away. I highly recommend Dr. J!

I came to josh with an overuse injury. I play a lot of soccer and had developed a lot of pain around my knee. I had seen 2 different orthopedists and been to 2 different psychical therapist and they hadn’t helped. Right away Josh was able to asses me and began working out other areas contributing to the domino effect that was causing my pain. Not only has the problem been subsiding, but he kept me active and playing throughout treatment. He’s not just a «back cracker,» and this isn’t your run of the mill doctors office with a revolving door of patients. He’s flexible with his hours, and will do what he can to get you the treatment you need.

I have seen many chiropractors so I feel confident in saying Dr. J is really great at what he does. I really enjoy his use of Active Release Technique in combination with the chiro adjustment. He always knows exactly where I am needing to be worked on without me saying anything. Its is amazing how much better I feel after he works on me. Thanks Dr. J!

I just moved to PB and found Dr. J here on Unilocal.After going a few times, I’m impressed for a young guy he def knows his stuff. I played pro baseball and have been treated by various chiros over the years and what I like most about Dr. J is that he truly cares about you. He’s willing to go the extra mile to make you feel better and gives advice on what to do at home so you don’t have to go as often. Plus as an athlete, I need more than just a simple back crack. Dr. J focuses on deep tissue repair and strengthening of joints so that any of your bodies weaknesses are addressed at the source of their problem. Highly recommended for athletes especially those with long term injuries like me.

Dr. J is professional, knowledgable, and personable. He specializes in Active Release Technique– He genuinly cares about his patients well being. Dr. J spent time asking me questions to properly assess my injury and events that lead up to the injury. He suggests effectives exercises and stretches to practice at home.
I highly recommend Dr. J make your appointment now!

I’ve had a lot of back pain over the last few years tried a few places, but luckily I was close to this place. Josh was very receptive to injuries I’ve been having and helped me accordingly, he took time out to address the problems I’ve been dealing with. I highly recommend this place friendly and convenient!