Hobbs Chiropractic

The last couple years I’ve suffered from really bad upper back pain under the shoulder blades and along the spine from a mix of rock climbing and working a desk job. At times the pain was so bad I couldn’t turn my head to look backwards without a sharp shooting pain.
After a few short sessions consisting of stretching, electro stimulation (TENs-​style), heat, exercises, and light manipulation my back felt completely different and I’m now able to climb again and go about my day with minimal/​no pain.
Every couple months I’ll come back for an adjustment, but for the most part it’s all gone. Dr. Hobbs helped me get back to doing the things that I love without pain and I seriously can’t thank him enough for it!

Extremely thorough chiropractor. Have seen him many times and his attention to detail is excellent. As part of his adjustments he can apply electro stims to loosen muscles and also provides light physical therapy exercise guidance. He also takes Kaiser (at least mine)! Highly recommend.

Dr. Hobbs is amazing. I’ve tried a few different chiros in the bay area who have been mostly decent, but Dr. Hobbs has been by far the best. He seems to have the most knowledge out of anyone from a technical standpoint and seems to really know his way around the body. He really takes the time to listen to his patients and work with them inside and outside of the actual session. He’s a great communicator and definitely deserves the Unilocal ratings he’s been getting.

many available walk in visits, quick service, and great results; saw Dr. Hobbs when I threw my low back out in a self-​defense course… some ice, light rest and stretching and a few days I was back to 100%.
Very thorough, knowledgeable and excellent friendly bedside manner.
I’m looking forward to following up to learn exercises to prevent injury… a recommendation I really appreciated Dr. Hobbs making!

If you’re looking for a great chiropractor, go see Dr. Hobbs.
A few weeks ago, the muscles in my mid-​back spasmed and I couldn’t lift my arm, Dr. Hobbs fit me in the very next day and the pain was gone soon after my treatment.
The exam was very through and I felt Dr Hobbs genuinely cared about my wellness. He checked in with me to make sure I am working out properly to strengthen the area and prevent issues in the future.
I work as an esthetician and massage therapist so my body working properly is integral to my job (and I am very picky about the treatment I receive!)
I highly recommend Dr Hobbs!

Dr. Hobbs is great. I have been going to him since 2008 and moved with him during his office move. My back always gets better after seeing him and he is very knowledgeable about how to keep your back strong and prevent injury. He uses ART (Active Release Therapy) and it seems to be very effective for me. Highly recommend you give him a try if you’re looking for a chiropractor!

Dr. Hobbs to the rescue…
I came to Dr. Hobbs after suffering for 2 ½ months with dizziness/​vertigo. I was at my wits end. I had gone to every MD you could think of… My primary care Dr., my girls Dr., ENT, ophthalmologist, Neurologist, even a psychiatrist… and all of them said the same thing «we don’t know why you are dizzy, but we do know that it’ll pass, we just don’t know when.» I always left their offices feeling so helpless and hopeless that no ones could figure out why the heck I was so dizzy.
I had been seeing Nathan (the massage therapist in his office) and he recommended I see Dr. Hobbs. And I felt so horrible, I figured why not get another Drs. Opinion, it can’t get worse.
So I walk in the office, and for the first time, I heard some very hopeful news. The vertebrae in my neck were pinching the nerves and making me dizzy. Dr. Hobbs came up with a very aggressive treatment plan, and worked around my schedule. And he truly has given me back my life. I cannot thank him enough. For the first time in over 2 months, I can get up in the morning and feel like I’m going to lose my balance. It’s absolutely amazing. Dr. Hobb’s is so great. Not only is he a great chiropractor, but he is really kind too. He’s great at checking in with me and my progress and gives me exercises to do at home to help me further my progress.
Another thing I love about his practice is that he’s very different from any other chiropractor I’ve been to. When I think of the traditional chiropractor, I think of painful snapping of necks and backs (which always scares me). Dr. Hobbs does more muscle manipulation, and also uses a device to adjust your neck. It works so much better than the old fashion snapping, crack, and popping. I don’t think I couLd ever go back to the other method. Check his practice out. it’s pretty amazing!

I first went to see Daryl for some pretty bad lower back pain. That was about 3 months ago and today, I don’t have any pain. Daryl is extremely knowledgeable and really took the time to listen to everything I had to say in order to better understand where my problem was coming from. Every time I leave his office, I feel very relaxed. Also his instruction to use my core by holding in my stomach when I’m walking has really helped to alleviate the pain I was having from collapsing onto my lower spine/​back.
I couldn’t say anything bad about Dr. Hobbs. He’s super friendly and makes me feel comfortable while performing the treatments. I Highly recommend him! Plus he has a super sweet canine assistant that is in the office from time to time… :)

I recently sought treatment from Dr. Hobbs for recurring pain and stiffness in my wrists and hands. I play golf several times a week, as well as use my laptop computer and mouse daily. The repetitive use of my wrists and and hands coupled with some poor posture habits causes the recurring issues.
Dr. Hobbs treated me with active release technique (ART), which involved him moving my hands and wrists while applying pressure at certain points around my hands and wrists. This allowed for great stretching of the tendons and muscles in the area. Typically, I would suffer for several days and up to a week with the pain and discomfort from this recurring injury, but with treatment from Dr. Hobbs I literally felt back to normal the next days.
I highly recommend trying Dr. Hobbs for his ART!

I’ve been going to Dr. Hoibbs for about 4 mos. now. He takes the time to assess your ailments and needs and then developes a plan to address what’s best for you. His initial consult does take longer but well worth it. He does ART, which works on the deep muscles that are constritced to get them released. ART is the best. I went to him for some tight hip issues and with ART, they are loosening up. What makes Dr. Hobbs even better is that you don’t feel like youre in a mill. He’s not bound by the 15 or 20 min. clock like my other chiropractors. Dr. Hobbs will be worth your visit.

I can’t say enough positive things about Dr. Hobbs. It’s incredibly comforting when you are in physical pain to have a doctor who really listens and provides you with immediate relief. At my first visit, he spent over an hour in assessment and treatment. He’s knowledge, patient, and responsive to my changing health needs.
In my follow up appts, he spend a solid 30 minutes adjusting, providing massage and teaching me new stretching techniques. He is an amazing doctor. Look no further.

Although Dr. Hobbes provides all-​around chiropractic care and musculoskeletal consultation, his specialization in bringing relief to serious athletes is why I keep going back.
Ditto the other reviewer saying that Dr. Hobbs operations are as professional as his practice. Also a great value and a minimum of paperwork.

I have been going to see Dr. Daryl since he was at Fitwell Chiropractic.
He has now opened his own business in Pac Heights, which is more convenient for me and nearer to my business.
I started for a car accident, he was awesome. Pain cleared. Done.
I go now, about once or twice a month for tune ups.
The great thing about Dr. Hobbs, is that he is has a very sweet personality. No big Chiropractor bravado and arrogance like I have seen before in SF.
He also does some bodywork called Active Release Therapy (A.R.T), before he adjusts you, rather than just «crack crack your done.» The sessions tend to last about twice as long as your average visit because he takes the time to do soft tissue work (sort of like massage) and adjusts the whole spine, not just spot treatment.
I am a Massage Therapist and health care practitioner and I choose Dr. Hobbs. He’s a good one.
He also accepts all kinds of insurance and has lowered cash rates for the uninsured. Good in these times, eh?

Living in Pac Heights I wasn’t wooed traveling to SOMA great chiropractor. Thru friend was intro’d to Dr. Hobbs and his very new practice at VanNess/​Jackson. Never read a book by its cover — the building lobby is nothing to tout about, but once in the suite I felt I was in a Zen-​terrific pro practice. The office is welcoming as is Dr Hobbs who I hear just ventured away from a large SF practice to his own. Sports aches and pains are his forte and he’s definitely got the state of the art knowledge. I feel great — just walking in to his reception and seeing his adorable senior dog at the admin desk — hey it doesn’t get any better than that! I’d recommend Dr. Hobbs to my friends and now to you. And he’s got a parking lot in the building — cheap rates too