Joshua Barton
Chiropractor
1251 Monument Blvd Ste 140 Concord California, 94520About
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!
Dr. D. 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.
Board Certification
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
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Do You Have Back Pain?
Do you have back pain in Concord? Whether it is your upper, middle, or lower back, it is likely that you will experience some form of back pain at some point in your life. It is estimated that nearly 32 million Americans are experiencing back pain and that approximately 80% of the population will...
Headaches and Migraines
Headache and Migraine OptionsMigraines and headaches are serious conditions and affect many people in Concord. If you're not sure if you have had a migraine or not, then chances are you probably have not had one. The pain can be mind-numbing, and for many patients, it leaves them unable to function....
Concord Athletes Improve with Chiropractic Care
All 32 National Football League teams have an official team chiropractor and in Major League Baseball, 27 of the 30 teams also have an official team chiropractor (the other 3 allow the players to consult chiropractors on their own terms). Almost every NBA team has an official team chiropractor too....
What is the best sleeping position?
On your back!!! READ MORE
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 what’s going on! Hope that helps! Dr. Josh Barton, DC READ MORE
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 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 READ MORE
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 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 READ MORE
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 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 READ MORE
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 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 READ MORE
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 some digital X-rays taken to help evaluate! Dr. Josh Barton READ MORE
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 Barton READ MORE
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 READ MORE
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 you and see what’s going on and if they can help! Hope that helps! Dr. Josh Barton READ MORE
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 that helps! Dr. Josh Barton READ MORE
Can chiropractors help with elbow pain?
Chiropractors may be able to help with your elbow pain, it depends on the cause. READ MORE
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 be able to help you! READ MORE
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! READ MORE
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 19. READ MORE
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 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 READ MORE
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 with a fracture that is healing in your spine. READ MORE
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 you said the most important thing is getting to the cause of the problem and correcting that! READ MORE
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 you said the most important thing is getting to the cause of the problem and correcting that! READ MORE
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 you said the most important thing is getting to the cause of the problem and correcting that! READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Intern of the Quarter 4 Life Chiropractic College West
- Intern of the Quarter 5 Life Chiropractic College West
- Professional Silver Honors 4 Life Chiropractic College West
- Professional Platinum Honors 3 Life Chiropractic College West
- Fall Intern of the Quarter 4 Life Chiropractic College West
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Homes For Our Troops
Areas of research
Corrective Care Chiropractic: Conducting research in Chiropractic care and its effects on long term spinal curvature and health
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