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Dr. Linda Berry, DC

Chiropractor

Dr. Linda Berry is a chiropractor practicing in San Rafael, CA. Dr. Berry empowers her patients, students, readers, and listeners to transform stress into fuel to power their lives and dreams. She knows how because at 24 years old she was paralyzed from an automobile accident. Released from the hospital in a wheelchair she used long leg braces to stand and underarm crutches to walk. Before her dream life was taken away, Dr. Linda was a modern dancer, choreographer, and purple belt in Karate. She rose up from her wheelchair to help others heal with her compassion, skills, and knowledge as a chiropractor, nutritionist, and trauma healing specialist. Her database of knowledge spans centuries from Ancient Taoism to cutting-edge medical therapies. For 34 years, Dr. Linda has helped thousands find their way back to health in private practice, with her book Internal Cleansing, Crown Books, and through videos, articles, and audio programs as well as in classes. Dr. Linda is an internationally known author. Her book Internal Cleansing has been in print for 25 years. Dr. Linda has inspired audiences with her presentations in the SF Bay area. She’s appeared on local and Internet radio stations and television. And Dr. Linda has been featured nationally on NPR, ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox News.
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43 years Experience
Dr. Linda Berry, DC
Specializes in:
  • Chiropractor
  • San Rafael, CA
  • Life Chiropractic College
  • Accepting new patients

Can you see a chiropractor for wrist pain?

Absolutely, a chiropractor who works on all the joints on the arms and legs should be able to help you. If you would like to schedule a 15min video appointment with me here https://my.timetrade.com/book/WL74Q READ MORE
Absolutely, a chiropractor who works on all the joints on the arms and legs should be able to help you. If you would like to schedule a 15min video appointment with me here https://my.timetrade.com/book/WL74Q . I can coach you on techniques so that you are not aggravating your wrist, plus give you exercises that always work to get rid of my wrist pain and have helped many of my patients too.

Can hanging straighten your spine?

Good question. Maybe. But don't hang upside down by your feet, that can damage your retina in your eye or cause spasms in your back.

Can a chiropractor help with tingling fingers?

Absolutely yes, the nerves from your fingers come from your neck, there may also be a problem in your shoulder, elbow or wrist. A chiropractor is your best first person to evaluate READ MORE
Absolutely yes, the nerves from your fingers come from your neck, there may also be a problem in your shoulder, elbow or wrist. A chiropractor is your best first person to evaluate this issue, especially one who works on extremities (arms and legs). Of course, there may be bigger problems causing the tingling that would require a second medical evaluation. It could also be a nutritional deficiency of vitamin B complex and/or deficiency EPA/DHA.

Dr. Linda

How long does knee adjustment take?

The knee adjustment only takes a moment, however the assessment to figure out what the best course of action to figure out what the problem is takes a little longer. And if your READ MORE
The knee adjustment only takes a moment, however the assessment to figure out what the best course of action to figure out what the problem is takes a little longer. And if your chiropractor checks the muscles around your knee to see if they are working right, that can take some time as well.
Dr. Linda

Does chiropractic help rheumatoid arthritis?

Rheumatoid Arthritis is complex genetic and bi chemical problem. Chiropractic care can certainly help you feel more comfortable. If the chiropractor works with nutrition they may READ MORE
Rheumatoid Arthritis is complex genetic and bi chemical problem. Chiropractic care can certainly help you feel more comfortable. If the chiropractor works with nutrition they may be of more help to you. You may be aware that it can result from infection as well. So blood work is always necessary with this condition.

Dr. Linda

Do chiropractors work on fingers?

Yes, absolutely. Maybe not every chiropractor so to make you ask before you book for treatment.

How do you professionally crack someone's back?

My advice is to study at chiropractic school, otherwise you can hurt someone.

Can chiropractors make a herniated disc worse?

Unfortunately that's possible. I would suggest disc traction or non forced adjustment.
Dr. Linda

Can chiropractic help elbow tendonitis?

Absolutely! Elbow tendonitis is usually a chronic wear and tear problem but can also come from an acute injury. However there could also be an issue in your neck which supplies READ MORE
Absolutely! Elbow tendonitis is usually a chronic wear and tear problem but can also come from an acute injury. However there could also be an issue in your neck which supplies the nerves to your elbow and / or your shoulder, wrists or hand. There could be a misalignment of the bones in your elbow. As well as imbalance of muscle tone, either weak or too tight, that connects to your elbow. A doctor of chiropractic who practices Applied Kinesiology is best to evaluate and treat this condition.

Wishing you a speedy recovery. You can search here for applied kinesiology in your area https://www.icak.com

Why do my ankles hurt at night?

It could be almost anything from not so bad to bad. If it hurts more at night, that could indicate poor foot, ankle, knee, hip, pelvis, spine alignment. A chiropractor can help READ MORE
It could be almost anything from not so bad to bad. If it hurts more at night, that could indicate poor foot, ankle, knee, hip, pelvis, spine alignment. A chiropractor can help you resolve that issue. Have you had any trauma to your ankle? If there is redness and swelling and heat, I encourage you, too, to see a medical professional or go to urgent care.

Dr. Linda

How do you know if your body is aligned?

That's a tough question to answer. What comes to mind is that most people have no idea whether their body is off or not unless they get really sick or have a bad accident. Here's READ MORE
That's a tough question to answer. What comes to mind is that most people have no idea whether their body is off or not unless they get really sick or have a bad accident. Here's my suggestion: get a referral from a trusted source and go get yourself evaluated by a recommended chiropractor in your area. There are 3 types of care:

1. Acute care for a problem
2. Repair care to make sure the corrections made stay
3. Maintenance care to keep you in good shape moving forward

If you're not having any pain or disability problems currently, I would say maintenance care would be best for you. You and your new chiropractor can determine the best frequency for your needs. Here are a couple of links to help you find a chiropractor in your area if you cannot get a referral in any way:

https://calchiro.ce21.com/Directory

https://handsdownbetter.org/find-a-doctor/ CCa

Dr. Linda

How long should you rest after chiropractor?

Good question, I have heard of chiropractors who do very forceful adjustments to the upper neck, have their patients rest for half an hour after the treatment right there in READ MORE
Good question,

I have heard of chiropractors who do very forceful adjustments to the upper neck, have their patients rest for half an hour after the treatment right there in the office. I spend 30 min doing non-forced adjustments for my patients, so they get nice and rested during my treatments. I suggest they take a short walk to help integrate the beneficial changes we've made. Perhaps your chiropractor could guide you on this question based on their technique. 

Dr. Linda

How do chiropractors and massage therapists work together?

That's a hard question to answer because there are so many different styles of chiropractic and massage. Primarily massage therapists just work on muscles, whereas chiropractors READ MORE
That's a hard question to answer because there are so many different styles of chiropractic and massage. Primarily massage therapists just work on muscles, whereas chiropractors work on aligning the balance of the whole body including your bones. Both are good, it depends on your health and your needs. I guess you'll need to try both for yourself. Some chiropractic clinics have massage therapists providing their service in the same place. Good luck. Sorry I could not be more specific.
Dr. Linda. 

Will exercise help achy legs?

Yes, it may help or make it worse. Go lightly, especially if you have not done much exercise before. Start walking on flat ground first, followed by gentle stretching exercises, READ MORE
Yes, it may help or make it worse. Go lightly, especially if you have not done much exercise before. Start walking on flat ground first, followed by gentle stretching exercises, for a total of 30 mins. 
Good luck and then build from there. If it gets worse, go see your local chiropractor

Can uneven leg length cause hip pain?

Good question. Think about it for a minute: the short leg has to bear more weight than your longer leg. That puts more pressure on your ankle, knee, and hip on that side. It squashes READ MORE
Good question. Think about it for a minute: the short leg has to bear more weight than your longer leg. That puts more pressure on your ankle, knee, and hip on that side. It squashes the nerve root on the other side of your lower back. And requires your shoulders to tilt to compensate for the tilting in your pelvis so you can keep your head relatively level and move forward in space. But not only your joints suffer; the nerves that exit your spine communicate with all of your organs and glands inside your body. The joint misalignments contribute to bad health in the organs and glands fed by the nerves from that part of your spine. See your local chiropractor for best results, you can search here https://calchiro.ce21.com/Directory

https://handsdownbetter.org/find-a-doctor/ CCa

How should I sleep with neck pain?

Most people sleep with their head cocked up on their side or back, that's bad. Or, they sleep with their head tilted down, lower than the rest of their spine, that's also bad for READ MORE
Most people sleep with their head cocked up on their side or back, that's bad. Or, they sleep with their head tilted down, lower than the rest of their spine, that's also bad for your neck. Sleep in a neutral position for your neck, meaning straight spine, middle of your ear lined up with the middle of your shoulder. I use a Therapeutica pillow when I sleep, to keep my spine in the best position.

Can I exercise with intercostal muscle strain?

Yes- but carefully. Stay with comfortable stretching and don't attempt anything that starts to feel painful. It must be pain free otherwise you will make the condition worse. You READ MORE
Yes- but carefully. Stay with comfortable stretching and don't attempt anything that starts to feel painful. It must be pain free otherwise you will make the condition worse. You might try putting a length of kinesio tape right over the most painful spot in order to accelerate your healing.

Does chiropractic help spondylosis?

Yes, it does, there are actual specific insurance billing codes for that diagnosis. It can occur anywhere in your spine. Here are some links to find a local chiropractor. Check READ MORE
Yes, it does, there are actual specific insurance billing codes for that diagnosis. It can occur anywhere in your spine. Here are some links to find a local chiropractor. Check out these sites:

https://calchiro.ce21.com/Directory

https://handsdownbetter.org/find-a-doctor/ CCa

How often should I get adjusted by a chiropractor?

Good question, that depends on your particular situation. If someone is in acute pain, it is important to be seen more frequently. Some doctors like to see their patients 3 times READ MORE
Good question, that depends on your particular situation. If someone is in acute pain, it is important to be seen more frequently.
Some doctors like to see their patients 3 times a week. In the corrective phase when you are out of pain but still not quite right, perhaps weekly visits are appropriate. And in the maintenance phase my patients choose to see me every 2 to 4 weeks. Some people like to come in only when there is a problem. It all depends what you and your chiropractor feel is best for your particular circumstances.

Do you have to take your clothes off for chiropractor?

Not in my office. I did have one chiropractor ask me to take my pants off but I refused, that's a question you might ask before to schedule an appointment. In the past my colleagues READ MORE
Not in my office. I did have one chiropractor ask me to take my pants off but I refused, that's a question you might ask before to schedule an appointment. In the past my colleagues have asked patients to put on one of those hospital gowns. I guess the answer is to make you you ask when booking.