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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!
6 years Experience
Joshua Barton
  • Concord, California
  • Life Chiropractic College West
  • Accepting new patients

Why does it hurt to straighten my arm after working out?

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!

Can a chiropractor fix shoulder impingement?

Shoulder impingement is definitely something that a corrective care chiropractor could help with!

Does stretching help shoulder impingement?

If the cause of the shoulder impingement is due to a tight muscle only, then yes, stretching will help, however, if it is a structural issue, or there has been damage, you may READ MORE
If the cause of the shoulder impingement is due to a tight muscle only, then yes, stretching will help, however, if it is a structural issue, or there has been damage, you may need to see a chiropractor!

What is the best treatment for shoulder impingement?

If the cause of the shoulder impingement is due to a tight muscle only, then yes, stretching will help, however, if it is a structural issue, or there has been damage, you may READ MORE
If the cause of the shoulder impingement is due to a tight muscle only, then yes, stretching will help, however, if it is a structural issue, or there has been damage, you may need to see a chiropractor!

Are push-ups bad for shoulder impingement?

Pushups themselves shouldn't hurt, if you have a shoulder impingement that most importantly needs to be corrected by a competent corrective care chiropractor

How should I sleep with impinged shoulders?

Sleeping on the back is always the best for the spine so that it is supported and not causing damage, however, with impinged shoulders, we would need to see exactly what is going READ MORE
Sleeping on the back is always the best for the spine so that it is supported and not causing damage, however, with impinged shoulders, we would need to see exactly what is going on to tell what the best way for you to sleep would be as well as see if we could help fix the root cause of the impingement!

What do sports chiropractors do?

Sports chiropractors have a focus on dealing with athletes and their injuries, they are educated the same, however, spend more time dealing with muscles, imbalances, and pain with READ MORE
Sports chiropractors have a focus on dealing with athletes and their injuries, they are educated the same, however, spend more time dealing with muscles, imbalances, and pain with their patients.

What injuries do chiropractors treat?

Chiropractors can treat any number of injuries, front a slip and fall, to terrible car accidents, however, it is tough to say any one thing without having you in front of me to READ MORE
Chiropractors can treat any number of injuries, front a slip and fall, to terrible car accidents, however, it is tough to say any one thing without having you in front of me to see what is going on.
Have a great day!

Dr. Josh Barton

Can a chiropractor diagnose a pinched nerve?

As chiropractors, we specialize in the treatment of pinched nerves! In our office, a diagnosis would include a consultation, physical and orthopedic examination, as well as nerve READ MORE
As chiropractors, we specialize in the treatment of pinched nerves! In our office, a diagnosis would include a consultation, physical and orthopedic examination, as well as nerve studies including thermography, Surface EMG testing, HRV testing, and, most importantly, digital weight bearing X-rays.
Hope that helps!

Dr. Josh Barton

Can a chiropractor help with a pulled hamstring?

IF the cause of the pulled hamstring is related to the hips, the spine, or another part of the body not functioning properly, then a chiropractor could definitely help you! Hope READ MORE
IF the cause of the pulled hamstring is related to the hips, the spine, or another part of the body not functioning properly, then a chiropractor could definitely help you!

Hope that helps!

Dr. Josh Barton

Do professional athletes use chiropractors?

Almost all professional athletes have a team chiropractor and swear by it! Google some and be impressed!
Hope that helps!

Dr. Josh Barton, D.C.

Is it good to massage a pulled hamstring?

That depends on the degree of how pulled it is, if it is a strain or a tear, etc. But that's hard to know without having you in the office. IF the cause of the pulled hamstring READ MORE
That depends on the degree of how pulled it is, if it is a strain or a tear, etc. But that's hard to know without having you in the office. IF the cause of the pulled hamstring is related to the hips, the spine, or another part of the body not functioning properly, then a chiropractor could definitely help you!
Hope that helps!

Dr. Josh Barton

What are the benefits of seeing a chiropractor?

Chiropractors help not only with neck and back pain, but also with removing pinched nerves, and increasing overall function of the body. Each patient in our office is different, READ MORE
Chiropractors help not only with neck and back pain, but also with removing pinched nerves, and increasing overall function of the body. Each patient in our office is different, and as such, their benefits will be different depending on what is going on.

Dr. Josh Barton

Is it OK to workout with a pinched nerve?

A pinched nerve should be assessed and treated by a competent chiropractor most importantly, whether to workout or not depends on the severity of the pinched nerve. Hope that READ MORE
A pinched nerve should be assessed and treated by a competent chiropractor most importantly, whether to workout or not depends on the severity of the pinched nerve.
Hope that helps!

Dr. Josh Barton

Can a chiropractor fix pelvic tilt?

Corrective care chiropractic focuses on correcting the root cause of issues, such as a pelvic tilt, and yes, we can definitely help!

Dr. Josh Barton

Can sleeping on your side cause shoulder impingement?

I would suggest sleeping on your back if at all possible, but each person and their spine is different. Shoulder impingement can be caused by any number of things, the best thing READ MORE
I would suggest sleeping on your back if at all possible, but each person and their spine is different. Shoulder impingement can be caused by any number of things, the best thing to do would be to have a competent corrective care chiropractor see if there sis something wrong with the alignment of the shoulders or some part of the spine that may be related to the overall function of the shoulders.

Hope that helps!

Dr. Josh Barton

Is sleeping on your side bad for your shoulders?

I would suggest sleeping on your back if at all possible, but each persona and their spine is different. The best thing to do would be to have a competent corrective care chiropractor READ MORE
I would suggest sleeping on your back if at all possible, but each persona and their spine is different. The best thing to do would be to have a competent corrective care chiropractor see if there is something wrong with the alignment of the shoulders or some part of the spine that may be related to the overall function of the shoulders.

Hope that helps!

Dr. Josh Barton

Does stretching help back pain?

Stretching is great for the spine! If you have back pain, you should have specific stretches to help with that pain, and if you have a pinched nerve in the spine, that pinched READ MORE
Stretching is great for the spine! If you have back pain, you should have specific stretches to help with that pain, and if you have a pinched nerve in the spine, that pinched nerve needs to be addressed by a competent chiropractor!

Can you become addicted to chiropractic cracks?

That’s a good question! Chiropractic adjustments are safe and should be a regular part of life, not something to be worried about being addicted to! :)

How should I sleep with scoliosis?

There is no best way to sleep with scoliosis. Without seeing your X-rays, I would say as a broad statement, you want your spine to be supported on your back, but again, it will READ MORE
There is no best way to sleep with scoliosis. Without seeing your X-rays, I would say as a broad statement, you want your spine to be supported on your back, but again, it will be different for each patient.

Dr. Josh Barton