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Dr. Kathryn Riley, D.C.

Chiropractor

Dr. Kathryn Riley is a Chiropractor practicing in Mountain View, CA. Dr. Riley specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patients functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others. Dr. Riley seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
Dr. Kathryn Riley, D.C.
  • Mountain View, CA
  • Accepting new patients

How can I check my posture?

You can check your posture by standing in front of a mirror and closing your eyes. Stand so that you feel balanced and you are not trying. Open your eyes and do not move. You READ MORE
You can check your posture by standing in front of a mirror and closing your eyes. Stand so that you feel balanced and you are not trying. Open your eyes and do not move. You should see your shoulders are even andn t your hips are even. Your head and neck should be aligned with the middle of your body. In the side view, you will need help. They should see your ear hole lined up with the middle of your shoulder and with the middle of your hip and with your ankle.

How often should you see a chiropractor for neck pain?

Every situation is different. If it is acute and new pain, you should see a chiropractor at your earliest convenience. You will be evaluated and given advice at that point. READ MORE
Every situation is different. If it is acute and new pain, you should see a chiropractor at your earliest convenience. You will be evaluated and given advice at that point. After you have been evaluated, you will be given advice on a treatment plan. Subsequently, you may choose maintenance care which may be one or two times per month.

Can a chiropractor help with a fractured vertebrae?

If it is a new fracture, no - you must see your M.D. If it an old healed fracture like a compression fracture, a chirpractor can help manage it.
Hope this helps.

Can you see a chiropractor after cervical fusion?

Yes, after the surgery has healed, a chiropractor can help manage your cervical spine. The same goes for a natural fusion.

Can a chiropractor straighten your spine?

The idea in chiropractic is to straighten your spine in the AP view (front to back) and restore curves in the side view. In Chiropractic Biophysics (a Chiropractic technique, READ MORE
The idea in chiropractic is to straighten your spine in the AP view (front to back) and restore curves in the side view. In Chiropractic Biophysics (a Chiropractic technique, we use mirror-image adjusting to accomplish this along with extension cervical traction. Each spine is different and some can be straightened more than others.