Minet Sepulveda

Chiropractor | Rehabilitation

521 Marine View Unit E Belmont California, 94002 Show map

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Dr. Minet Sepulveda is a Chiropractor practicing in Belmont, California. Dr. Sepulveda 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. Dr. Sepulveda seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through soft tissue manipulation and adjustment of the spine and extremities.

Education and Training

Universidad de Puerto Rico

Life Chiropractic College West Doctor of Chiropractic 2005

Board Certification

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Provider Details

Female English, Spanish 26 years of experience

Minet Sepulveda

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What is the best treatment for ankle arthritis?
Ankle arthritis is a common condition we treat at our chiropractic clinic in Belmont, California. Many of our patients suffer from chronic high and low ankle sprains that, due to inadequate rehabilitation or physical therapy, have led to muscle deterioration around the subtalar joint. This weakening of the ankle not only increases the likelihood of recurring sprains but also contributes to long-term biomechanical imbalances. Over time, these weaknesses lead to compensatory muscle activation patterns that diminish proprioceptive feedback to the lower extremities. As a result, patients often experience functional deficits that extend beyond the ankle, affecting the knees, hips, and lower back. Changes in gait, balance, and overall postural stability further exacerbate the issue, increasing the risk of pain and injury in other areas of the body. To address these concerns, we conduct a thorough orthopedic assessment, along with a detailed gait and postural analysis, to accurately identify dysfunctions in the lower extremities. Based on our findings, we develop a personalized treatment plan incorporating joint mobilization, chiropractic adjustments, and soft tissue therapy, alongside targeted rehabilitation exercises. This comprehensive approach helps break down scar tissue, restore joint mobility, reduce pain, improve range of motion and ultimately restore stability and strength The duration of recovery depends on factors such as the chronicity of the condition and the degree of postural compensations that have developed over time. By addressing these dysfunctions holistically, we aim to not only improve ankle function but also enhance overall movement efficiency of the lower extremity. READ MORE
Is a hot shower good for lower back pain?
Yes, heat in many cases will warm the connective tissue and will increase circulation. If your low back pain is chronic in nature is advised to use heat. READ MORE
Neck and shoulder pain?
I will definitely seek out an physical evaluation of his cervical and thoracic spine including imaging of the spine to rule out any degeneration that might be occluding his nerves at the nerve root or spinal cord. READ MORE
Physical activity level?
People physical activities may vary depending on goals, lifestyle and work schedule. Knee and back pain limit’s physical activity. We normally will recommend patients to walk up hills if they have hill’s available. This will diminish knee pain depending on the source of the knee pain. Waking, biking or swimming will be good options. READ MORE
Do push ups fix rounded shoulders?
No, push-ups won't help you. Working on your middle back muscles such as: rhomboids, middle and lower traps, posterior deltoids, and your rotator cuff muscles will allow you to get more posterior chain activation. READ MORE
Can scoliosis get worse as you age?
Yes, but there is hope! Unfortunately, scoliosis will increase spinal degeneration. Aside from muscular pain, poor posture and spinal misalignments. All these factors will put unnecessary and dangerous pressure on the delicate nerves that run from the brain to the rest of the body. Scoliosis creates major nerve interference translates to diminished nerve energy reaching vital organs, creating dysfunction and eventually disease throughout the body. Simply changing lifestyle and postural habits AFTER the damage has been done isn’t going to bring your spine back into healthy alignment; nor will it reverse the disease process in your body. No matter how many times you remind yourself to sit up straight, get a massage, or visit a chiropractor, the shape of your spine will not correct itself, and therefore risk for disease will not diminish. To diminish scoliosis braces are normally prescribed. The most common are the Boston brace, the Milwaukee Brace and the Charleston Bending Brace. These three braces serve as the foundational tools for correcting scoliosis in varying degrees of severity. Other braces do exist – the Chêneau-Gensingen Brace, Silicon Valley Brace, and the SpineCor brace, for example – but they simply haven’t had the same degree of proven success as the three mentioned above. The technique we mainly use in my practice is Chiropractic Biophysics. This technique recommends thoroughly assessing the severity of a patient’s scoliosis, looking at their age and medical history, and mapping a correctional Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP) approach before outfitting a patient with a brace. To learn more about scoliosis bracing or for more information about the CBP approach, contact us at www.infinitebodyhealth.com. For more information about CBP. https://idealspine.com/breaking-down-the-braces-used-to-correct-scoliosis/ READ MORE
Does cracking your neck cause arthritis?
Arthritis it's associated with inflammation, physiological and bio mechanical changes in the joint and tissues. Joints that have synovial fluid have cracking noises when they are moved. The movement creates changes in pressure and release of gas/air. Those noises are normal and are not associated with any damage to the joints. However, excessive misalignment can cause wear and tear in the joint and inflammatory process that can lead to arthritis. READ MORE
Can a chiropractor relax your spine?
Having regular chiropractic spinal adjustments will help your nervous system and spinal musculature to relax and diminish any tension coming from joint malfunction. READ MORE
Would going to a chiropractor make my headaches go away?
Chiropractic care will diminish head tension that's related to neck and headaches. It's very common to find pressure coming from mal-position vertebral segments impacting your nervous system. Cervical adjustments will improves joint dysfunction, release muscle tension, subside trigger points and allow your nervous system to do his job properly. READ MORE
Is a chiropractic consultation needed?
Yes, for any doctor appointment. You should always have a consultation as part of the evaluation. READ MORE
Is chiropractic treatment effective for son's back pain?
Yes, chiropractic doctors are specialized in musculoskeletal system. Moreover, they are trained to recognize early on nervous system dysfunction and faulty biomechanics. Chiropractic care will allow him to play without back pain and empower his body to adapt to any existing physical, chemical and emotional stress. READ MORE
Can a chiropractor help with migraines?
Migraines are the third most frequent cause for people seeking chiropractic care. Chiropractics has been studied and research reveals favorable results. Adjustments help blood vessels, muscles, fascia, and nervous system to function at a higher level. This will help naturally to diminish the frequency and intensity of the migraines. READ MORE
My mother's back is hunching. Can a chiropractor help?
Hunching is related to abnormal posture, related to the cervical and thoracic regions. Yes, regular chiropractic care will improve her nervous system input directly affecting her postural muscles to fire more frequently improving her posture and health. READ MORE
My left shoulder seems to sit lower than my right. Can it be resolved?
Yes, you might see it if you look closer in the mirror. This might be a postural compensation. READ MORE
I have a dull pain in my lower back. How can I treat it?
Rest for a couple days and stretch more after your Zumba session. Make sure to warm up before your class. Start with one session a week and gradually increase classes every 2 weeks. If you have been sedentary for a long time, your joints will resent the sudden, aggressive movements of a Zumba class. You might also be misaligned. Please visit a doctor of chiropractics and get your spine checked. Enjoy Zumba :) READ MORE
My ankle hurts even after I walk a mile. What could be the reason for this?
Have you injured your ankle in the past 2 weeks? Do you have a regularly active lifestyle? Are you used to walk 1 mile or this is a new change for you? Look at your ankle, calf is it swollen anywhere? Where does it hurts exactly? Does it hurts while walking or afterwards? READ MORE
I have swelling on my lower back that has come up all of a sudden. Should I be worried?
What were you doing when the pain started? Sitting, moving, exercising? Have you had this pain before? Do you have pain in your abdomen also anywhere? READ MORE
Sharp, shooting pain in my right leg
Yes, this can be sciatica if the shooting pain goes down your glutes, including your posterior leg sometimes all the way down to your calf and foot. READ MORE