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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
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  • Chiropractor
  • San Rafael, CA
  • Life Chiropractic College
  • Accepting new patients

Why does my ankle feel like it needs to pop but won't?

That sounds uncomfortable. Maybe try the alphabet exercise; with your foot in the air start doing stretching with your toes as if you are drawing all the letters of the alphabet, READ MORE
That sounds uncomfortable. Maybe try the alphabet exercise; with your foot in the air start doing stretching with your toes as if you are drawing all the letters of the alphabet, this will give you some relief. Otherwise I suggest to go see your local chiropractor for an adjustment 

Can chiropractors help with ankle dislocation?

Oach! Sorry to hear about your troubles. If your ankle is fully dislocated probably best to see an emergency room doctor or orthopedist. After you get it back into place from fully READ MORE
Oach! Sorry to hear about your troubles. If your ankle is fully dislocated probably best to see an emergency room doctor or orthopedist. After you get it back into place from fully dislocated, chiropractic care will definitely be recommended to help restore join integrity and muscular balance.  

How long does a pinched nerve in the neck last?

For the rest of your life unless you get it fixed. And fix the reasons that you got it. Want to talk to be about it, here is a link https://my.timetrade.com/book/WL74Q If you READ MORE
For the rest of your life unless you get it fixed. And fix the reasons that you got it. Want to talk to be about it, here is a link https://my.timetrade.com/book/WL74Q

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P.S. Good luck with that. If you don't take care of the problem it can lead to nerve damage, that could affect the use of your arm and hand or internal organs and glands. 

Can massage make a pinched nerve worse?

Yes, that is my experience. May I suggest you find a good local chiropractor https://www.acatoday.org/

How do I relieve tension at the base of my skull?

Yes, try the nodding exercise. Tuck your chin slightly, cast your eyes down at a 45-degree angle, and gently nod your chin towards your chest. 

How long does it take to fix bad posture?

Good question, One patient I suggested she lead with her heart and that immediately improved her posture. Other patients I teach a series of exercises with a styrofoam roll READ MORE
Good question,

One patient I suggested she lead with her heart and that immediately improved her posture. Other patients I teach a series of exercises with a styrofoam roll to improve posture, and that can take a couple of weeks to months, depending how frequently they do the exercises I taught them. And for others, it's related to their attitude. If they don't want to engage with the work their posture may never improve.

Which shoulder is higher in scoliosis?

That depends which side your shoulder is bending you towards, if you have a slight curve in your rib cage area, that has a concavity of the left side of your shoulder it will mean READ MORE
That depends which side your shoulder is bending you towards, if you have a slight curve in your rib cage area, that has a concavity of the left side of your shoulder it will mean it's the right for instance. If the curve goes the other way, your other shoulder will be higher.

What problems can scoliosis cause?

Many, especially as you get older, primary danger is compression of the lungs and heart. But because of the spinal imbalance of scoliosis there are extra strains on the muscles READ MORE
Many, especially as you get older, primary danger is compression of the lungs and heart. But because of the spinal imbalance of scoliosis there are extra strains on the muscles and joints.  So lifelong bodywork is probably necessary. I encourage you to see a chiropractor that does muscles work as well as adjusting the spine. 

Is it good to crack your back?

Maybe. I have patients who told me ever since they did that their neck hurts. If your back cracks with gentle stretching that is fine. If you use a lot of force that probably a READ MORE
Maybe. I have patients who told me ever since they did that their neck hurts. If your back cracks with gentle stretching that is fine. If you use a lot of force that probably a bad idea.

How long does it take for a torn meniscus to heal on its own?

That's a good question. It depends on how often it's re-injured. If it is re-injured a lot it will never heal on its own. I saw some research that says that doing exercises and READ MORE
That's a good question. It depends on how often it's re-injured. If it is re-injured a lot it will never heal on its own. I saw some research that says that doing exercises and getting care for the knee from a physical therapist or chiropractor who works on you was better than getting surgery. But you have to go to somebody who knows how to work with knees to get those good results. Just doing nothing, it may never heal.