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Joshua Barton

Chiropractor

Dr. Joshua Barton is a Chiropractor practicing in Concord, California. Dr. Barton 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.
We are a Corrective Care Chiropractic office that works with your body to help you not only get out of pain as quick as possible, but stay out of pain, and function at 100% of your potential!
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6 years Experience
Joshua Barton
  • Concord, California
  • Life Chiropractic College West
  • Accepting new patients

What is the best sleeping position?

On your back!!!

Can a chiropractor adjust a child's rib pain?

Definitely! We have had lots of success with rib pain in children in our office. I’d recommend a consultation to talk with a doctor, and an exam and maybe even some X-rays to see READ MORE
Definitely! We have had lots of success with rib pain in children in our office. I’d recommend a consultation to talk with a doctor, and an exam and maybe even some X-rays to see what’s going on!
Hope that helps!

Dr. Josh Barton, DC

How do I strengthen my back scoliosis?

That’s a great question! Honestly, it depends on the degree of scoliosis, as well as what condition your spine is in to say what exercises you are able to do to strengthen your READ MORE
That’s a great question! Honestly, it depends on the degree of scoliosis, as well as what condition your spine is in to say what exercises you are able to do to strengthen your spine. I’d recommend a consultation to talk with a doctor, and an exam and maybe even some X-rays to see what’s going on!
Hope that helps!

Dr. Josh Barton, DC

Can chiropractors straighten my spine?

That’s a great question! That depends on what is going on with your spine, hard to tell without seeing you in person, but chiropractors have had great success with straining spines READ MORE
That’s a great question! That depends on what is going on with your spine, hard to tell without seeing you in person, but chiropractors have had great success with straining spines in the past. I’d recommend a consultation to talk with a doctor, and an exam and maybe even some X-rays to see what’s going on!
Hope that helps!

Dr. Josh Barton, DC

How long does a chiropractic adjustment take to work for shoulder pain?

That depends on what is going on with your shoulder, and how long it has been going on, as well as other factors that could impact how you respond to chiropractic care! I’d recommend READ MORE
That depends on what is going on with your shoulder, and how long it has been going on, as well as other factors that could impact how you respond to chiropractic care! I’d recommend a consultation to talk with a doctor, and an exam and maybe even some X-rays to see what’s going on!
Hope that helps!

Dr. Josh Barton, DC

Can spinal misalignment cause anxiety?

That depends on what is going on with your spine individually, the effects of a spinal misalignment definitely could cause anxiety, for a multitude of reasons, either related to READ MORE
That depends on what is going on with your spine individually, the effects of a spinal misalignment definitely could cause anxiety, for a multitude of reasons, either related to the organs being affected that can impact overall chemical homeostasis, I’d recommend getting in contact with a chiropractor that can do an exam, and possibly even digital X-rays to see if a spinal misalignment is causing it, and if they can help!
Hope that helps!

Dr. Josh Barton

Can a chiropractor help a dislocated rib?

That depends on a lot of things! How long ago it was, how severe, and what’s going on now, etc. I’d recommend sitting down to talk with a chiropractor about it and possibly have READ MORE
That depends on a lot of things! How long ago it was, how severe, and what’s going on now, etc. I’d recommend sitting down to talk with a chiropractor about it and possibly have some digital X-rays taken to help evaluate!

Dr. Josh Barton

Can a chiropractor help with carpal tunnel?

Definitely, ultimately it depends on what is causing it! I recommend a thorough consultation, exam, and digital X-rays to evaluate what’s going on! Hope that helps! Dr. Josh READ MORE
Definitely, ultimately it depends on what is causing it! I recommend a thorough consultation, exam, and digital X-rays to evaluate what’s going on!
Hope that helps!

Dr. Josh Barton

Why does my back always hurt?

There could be a pinched nerve in your spine. Always a good idea to get a yearly exam and X-rays to see!
Hope that helps.

Dr. Josh Barton

How long does it take for a herniated disc to reabsorb?

That depends on how herniated the disc is, what type of chiropractor you’re seeing, comorbidities, etc., BUT I would say definitely have a competent chiropractor take a look at READ MORE
That depends on how herniated the disc is, what type of chiropractor you’re seeing, comorbidities, etc., BUT I would say definitely have a competent chiropractor take a look at you and see what’s going on and if they can help!
Hope that helps!

Dr. Josh Barton

Do I need a massage or chiropractor for back pain?

That depends on what’s going on! If it’s simply a muscle a massage will help, but if there is a pinched nerve, or a structural problem, you should see a competent chiropractor! Hope READ MORE
That depends on what’s going on! If it’s simply a muscle a massage will help, but if there is a pinched nerve, or a structural problem, you should see a competent chiropractor!
Hope that helps!

Dr. Josh Barton

Can chiropractors help with elbow pain?

Chiropractors may be able to help with your elbow pain, it depends on the cause.

How do you fix a dislocated elbow by yourself?

No one should relocate an elbow by themselves, if it is truly dislocated you need to go to a hospital to have it relocated, however if it is misaligned then a chiropractor may READ MORE
No one should relocate an elbow by themselves, if it is truly dislocated you need to go to a hospital to have it relocated, however if it is misaligned then a chiropractor may be able to help you!

Can you move your elbow if it's dislocated?

if your elbow is truly dislocated you need to go to the hospital, however if it is misaligned a chiropractor may be able to help you!

Why does my son have muscle tightness when he sleeps?

Muscle tightness a lot of the time can be a sign that there is something else going on in the spine, especially when there are increased stressing times like this such as COVID READ MORE
Muscle tightness a lot of the time can be a sign that there is something else going on in the spine, especially when there are increased stressing times like this such as COVID 19.

How does a chiropractor adjust your upper back?

It really depends on what is going on specifically with you. I would suggest going to a competent corrective care chiropractor. In the upper back specifically, there are over one READ MORE
It really depends on what is going on specifically with you. I would suggest going to a competent corrective care chiropractor. In the upper back specifically, there are over one hundred possible different misalignments, and that's why it's important you get a detailed exam and a set of weight bearing X-rays taken before any adjustments are made so the care is tailored to you.
Hope that helps!

Dr. Josh Barton

Can a chiropractor help with a fractured vertebrae?

If there is an old fracture that has healed, it could be helped by a chiropractor. We would have to definitely do an exam and X-rays to see if chiropractic would be safe for you READ MORE
If there is an old fracture that has healed, it could be helped by a chiropractor. We would have to definitely do an exam and X-rays to see if chiropractic would be safe for you with a fracture that is healing in your spine.

Why does my elbow hurt when I try to straighten my arm?

Elbows can hurt for a number of reasons, if it is long standing there may be an issue with the alignment in the elbow which a chiropractor could definitely help with, but like READ MORE
Elbows can hurt for a number of reasons, if it is long standing there may be an issue with the alignment in the elbow which a chiropractor could definitely help with, but like you said the most important thing is getting to the cause of the problem and correcting that!

Why can't I straighten my arms after bicep workout?

Elbows can hurt for a number of reasons, if it is long standing there may be an issue with the alignment in the elbow which a chiropractor could definitely help with, but like READ MORE
Elbows can hurt for a number of reasons, if it is long standing there may be an issue with the alignment in the elbow which a chiropractor could definitely help with, but like you said the most important thing is getting to the cause of the problem and correcting that!

How do I regain the range of motion in my elbow?

Elbows can hurt for a number of reasons, if it is long standing there may be an issue with the alignment in the elbow which a chiropractor could definitely help with, but like READ MORE
Elbows can hurt for a number of reasons, if it is long standing there may be an issue with the alignment in the elbow which a chiropractor could definitely help with, but like you said the most important thing is getting to the cause of the problem and correcting that!