A stiff neck, a sore back or a shoulder that will not reach can change how you work, sleep and train. We find the joints that are not moving well, then adjust only those.
The center
Chiropractic care at True Performance in Rancho Santa Fe means hands-on adjustments for joints that have stopped moving well, in the spine, arms and legs. Every plan starts with an exam of posture, joint motion and nerve function. Dr. Jeff McWhorter, D.C., a chiropractor whose practice focuses on functional neurology, leads care that can sit alongside rehab or performance work.
Most visits focus on the neck, mid-back and low back. Some add a shoulder, hip, knee or ankle that is holding you back.
Chiropractic care is one part of a sports medicine clinic that pairs spinal care with brain rehab, so one exam can cover both.
In this center
A spinal adjustment is a quick, controlled movement or steady pressure on a joint in the neck, mid-back or low back that is not moving as it should. Dr. McWhorter adjusts only the segments your exam points to.
He chooses from hands-on, flexion-distraction and drop-table methods to suit your comfort and history. Read about targeted adjustments for the neck and back.
Your shoulders, hips, knees, elbows, wrists and ankles are joints too. When one stiffens after a sprain, repeated strain or long hours at a desk, the joints around it start doing extra work.
Extremity adjustments are done by hand or with a handheld instrument, and we re-test the movement that was hard. See how we care for stiff shoulders, knees, wrists and ankles.
How it works
Your first visit is about 90 minutes, plus data and history gathering. We check posture, spinal and joint motion, strength, reflexes and any past imaging.
The exam decides which joints to treat and which technique suits each one. Nothing is adjusted by routine.
We re-test how the area moves and update the plan. If you are not improving, we change the approach or refer you for another opinion.
Source
A chiropractic visit should include a health history, an exam and tests before any treatment, as the federal guide to chiropractic care describes.
The clinic
Dr. Jeff McWhorter, D.C., is a chiropractor with a gentle, precise adjusting style, and his practice also centers on functional neurology. He looks at the joint and at the nerve function linked to that region, including balance and coordination when your symptoms call for it.
Adjustments can be paired with corrective exercise or neurological rehabilitation under one roof. To see how chiropractic care fits with the rest of our work, explore everything our Rancho Santa Fe team offers.
Proof
Visit
Chiropractic visits take place at our Rancho Santa Fe office at 18029 Calle Ambiente, Suite 507, in Cielo Village. We are about two miles from Lake Hodges and an easy drive from Del Mar, Encinitas and Carlsbad.
The first step
You can book the complimentary intro call yourself. If another clinician is treating the same problem, bring your records, and we coordinate with them.
No. Most visits focus on the spine, but we also adjust shoulders, hips, knees, elbows, wrists and ankles when they limit how you move.
Sometimes. When low-back mechanics add to leg pain or nerve irritation, adjustments can be part of a wider plan. Similar symptoms can have other causes, so the exam comes first, and we refer you when another evaluation fits better.
It can be, depending on your health history, stage of pregnancy and symptoms. Tell us you are pregnant when you book, and check with your prenatal provider before care begins.
Cost depends on your exam findings, how many visits your plan needs and whether adjustments are paired with other services. We explain it on your complimentary intro call, before you commit.
Start with a complimentary 15-minute call with our team.
