
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....
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 you said the most important thing is getting to the cause of the problem and correcting that! READ MORE
Can a chiropractor fix shoulder impingement?
Shoulder impingement is definitely something that a corrective care chiropractor could help with! READ MORE
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 need to see a chiropractor! READ MORE
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 need to see a chiropractor! READ MORE
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 READ MORE
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 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! READ MORE
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 their patients. READ MORE
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 see what is going on. Have a great day! Dr. Josh Barton READ MORE
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 studies including thermography, Surface EMG testing, HRV testing, and, most importantly, digital weight bearing X-rays. Hope that helps! Dr. Josh Barton READ MORE
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 that helps! Dr. Josh Barton READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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 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 READ MORE
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, and as such, their benefits will be different depending on what is going on. Dr. Josh Barton READ MORE
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 helps! Dr. Josh Barton READ MORE
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 READ MORE
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 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 READ MORE
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 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 READ MORE
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 nerve needs to be addressed by a competent chiropractor! READ MORE
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! :) READ MORE
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 be different for each patient. Dr. Josh Barton 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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