Chiropractic Care in Livermore
Chiropractic care at Balanced Livermore is personalized, hands-on, and built around how you actually live. Our Livermore chiropractors combine evidence-based spinal adjustments with rehabilitation, soft-tissue work, and at-home guidance — so you don't just leave feeling better, you stay that way.
Chiropractic Care in Livermore, CA
Chiropractic care is a licensed healthcare profession focused on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions — especially of the spine, joints, and surrounding soft tissue — through manual adjustments, mobilization, and rehabilitation. Chiropractors are doctors of chiropractic (D.C.) trained to evaluate how the spine, nervous system, and muscles work together, and to restore movement and reduce pain without medication or surgery.
Modern chiropractic care isn't just about “cracking your back.” At Balanced Livermore, an adjustment is one tool inside a larger plan — alongside soft-tissue work, traction, rehabilitation exercises, and education — designed to address the root cause of your pain, not just the symptoms.
What Is Chiropractic Care?
Most chiropractic visits in the U.S. last 2–5 minutes and end with an adjustment. Research consistently shows that adjustments alone aren't enough to fix or prevent injuries long term. That's why every chiropractic appointment at Balanced Livermore is a combination of:
- A precise chiropractic adjustment (only when it's needed and safe)
- Soft-tissue and muscle work — including Active Release Technique (ART), cupping, and Graston
- Spinal traction, electrical muscle stimulation, and other physiotherapy modalities when indicated
- Rehabilitation exercises you can take home and actually use
- Time. Returning visits are a full 30 minutes — not 5.
Chiropractic Care + Rehabilitation
the Balanced Way
Chiropractic Care + Rehabilitation
the Balanced Way
Our doctors are uniquely trained to evaluate and treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. The most common reasons patients come to Balanced Livermore for chiropractic care include:
Modern chiropractic care isn't just about “cracking your back.” At Balanced Livermore, an adjustment is one tool inside a larger plan — alongside soft-tissue work, traction, rehabilitation exercises, and education — designed to address the root cause of your pain, not just the symptoms.
- Lower back pain, including disc-related pain and sciatica
- Neck pain, tech neck, and posture-related discomfort
- Headaches and migraines — including tension and cervicogenic types
- TMJ and jaw pain
- Sinus and ear pressure
- Shoulder impingement and rotator cuff issues
- Tennis elbow and other repetitive-strain injuries
- Carpal tunnel and wrist pain
- Hip, knee, and Achilles pain
- Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
- Whiplash and other car-accident injuries
- Pre- and post-natal pregnancy discomfort
- Sports injuries and post-rehab return-to-activity
Modern chiropractic care isn't just about “cracking your back.” At Balanced Livermore, an adjustment is one tool inside a larger plan — alongside soft-tissue work, traction, rehabilitation exercises, and education — designed to address the root cause of your pain, not just the symptoms.
Conditions We Commonly Treat
There's no one right way to deliver a chiropractic adjustment. The technique we choose depends on your body, your condition, and what you're comfortable with. Our Livermore chiropractors are trained in multiple methods so we can match the right approach to each patient.
Common techniques you'll see at Balanced Livermore include:
Common techniques you'll see at Balanced Livermore include:
The most widely used chiropractic technique, involving a quick, controlled thrust to a specific joint to restore motion. This is the “classic” adjustment most patients are familiar with.
A low-force, instrument-based adjustment delivered with a small, hand-held device. The Activator is a great option if you prefer not to be manually adjusted, are pregnant, have osteoporosis or other conditions that make traditional adjustments unsafe, or simply find manual adjustments uncomfortable.
A low-force, instrument-based adjustment delivered with a small, hand-held device. The Activator is a great option if you prefer not to be manually adjusted, are pregnant, have osteoporosis or other conditions that make traditional adjustments unsafe, or simply find manual adjustments uncomfortable.
A specialized prenatal chiropractic technique focused on the alignment of the sacrum and pelvis during pregnancy. Webster-certified care helps support comfort throughout pregnancy and optimal positioning for birth. Dr. Sabena Chahal and Dr. Breanna Murphy are both Webster-certified.
A gentle, full-spine traction technique that decompresses the vertebrae using a controlled pulling motion at the base of the skull. It can offer quick relief for pressure on spinal discs and nerves.
Important: adjustments are not required for every patient. If you'd rather not be adjusted, we have plenty of other tools — soft-tissue work, rehab, traction, and modalities — that can address your pain effectively.
Diversified Technique
Activator Method
Thompson Drop Technique
Webster Technique (Prenatal)
Y-Strap (Cervical Decompression)
Types of Adjustments We Use at Balanced Livermore
Your first visit is longer than a typical appointment — plan for one to one and a half hours in the office. Here's what to expect:
Follow-up visits are 30 minutes and include all the modalities needed for that day — not just a quick adjustment.
- A thorough history and conversation about your goals, your pain, and what you've already tried.
- A hands-on exam including muscle and posture testing, movement screens, and orthopedic tests as needed. (No x-rays are required to begin care; if imaging is necessary, we'll refer you out.)
- A clear, honest treatment plan — how long we think it will take, what we'll do at each visit, and how we'll measure progress.
- Your first treatment, the same day. It typically begins with about 10 minutes of electrical stimulation and heat to warm the area, followed by the combination of adjustment, soft-tissue work, stretching, and rehabilitation that fits your case.
- Stretches or exercises to start at home so your care doesn't stop when you leave.
Your First Chiropractic Visit
We bill most major insurances and accept HSA and FSA cards with no additional fees. Coverage commonly includes:
Don't see your plan? Call or text (925) 273-7016 for a complimentary insurance verification. Kaiser members are also welcome — Kaiser doesn't cover services at our clinic, but we offer a discounted Kaiser rate and no referral from your primary care doctor is needed.
Looking for cost-effective ongoing care? Our Livermore Spinal Health Membership offers regular adjustments at a transparent monthly rate.
- Medicare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross of California
- Cigna, Meritain, Aetna, United Healthcare
- ILWU (Longshoreman Insurance)
- Auto insurance for motor vehicle accidents and personal injury.
Looking for cost-effective ongoing care? Our Livermore Spinal Health Membership offers regular adjustments at a transparent monthly rate.
Insurance, Pricing & Membership Options
Chiropractic care at Balanced Livermore is delivered by three doctors, each with their own strengths:
- Dr. Nicholas Berglund, D.C. — Owner, doctor of chiropractic with a Master's in Sports Medicine; certified in Active Release Technique (ART), Graston, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, McKenzie Method, and Neurodynamic Solutions.
- Dr. Sabena Chahal, D.C. — Doctor of chiropractic; Webster-certified for prenatal care; trained in Diversified, Thompson Drop, and Activator techniques.
- Dr. Breanna Murphy, D.C. — Doctor of chiropractic; Webster-certified; certified in Active Release Technique; specializes in movement-based therapies for patients of all ages, from expectant mothers to older adults.
Meet the full team and read each doctor's full bio on our staff page.
Meet Your Livermore Chiropractors
No. Most patients do not need x-rays for a safe and accurate diagnosis. We use research-backed muscle, posture, and movement testing to evaluate your condition. If imaging is medically necessary (for example, after significant trauma, or if we suspect a fracture, scoliosis, or osteoporosis), we'll refer you out to a qualified imaging center.
Yes. When performed by a licensed doctor of chiropractic and matched to your condition, adjustments are very safe. Before any adjustment, our doctors evaluate whether it's appropriate and choose a technique — Diversified, Activator, Thompson Drop, or another — based on what's safest and most effective for you.
It depends on the condition, how long you've been dealing with it, and how you respond to the first few visits. We'll give you an honest treatment plan after your initial exam — and we don't sell large prepaid packages. If you're feeling better and don't need to come back, we'll tell you.
Two key differences. First, every visit combines chiropractic care with rehabilitation and soft-tissue work, not just a quick adjustment. Second, our follow-up visits are 30 minutes — long enough to actually address the root cause, not just the symptom. We also do not require x-rays and do not sell prepaid treatment packages.
We bill most major insurances, including Medicare, BCBS, Anthem, Cigna, Meritain, Aetna, United Healthcare, ILWU, and auto insurance for accident-related care. Kaiser members are welcome at a discounted private-pay rate, with no referral required. Call (925) 273-7016 for a complimentary insurance verification.
Yes. Dr. Sabena Chahal and Dr. Breanna Murphy are both Webster-certified, a prenatal chiropractic technique specifically developed to support comfort during pregnancy and optimal pelvic alignment for birth. Our tables are equipped with pregnancy accommodations, and the Activator method is available for areas where traditional adjustments may not be appropriate.
Physical therapy is best for patients who need 1:1 exercise therapy — particularly after surgery or significant injury. Chiropractic care, especially at Balanced Livermore, emphasizes manual, hands-on treatment of joints and soft tissue along with rehabilitation. The two professions overlap and often complement each other; if you'd benefit more from one than the other, we'll tell you.
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Chiropractic Care in Livermore FAQs
If you're ready to experience chiropractic care that's hands-on, honest, and tailored to you, we'd love to meet you. Book online in under two minutes, or call us — we're happy to answer questions and verify your insurance before you come in.
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1422 Concannon Blvd., Livermore, CA 94550
