Frequently Asked Questions
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Bayside Spine & Sport primarily operates as a cash-based clinic.
Referrals and coverage through the VA Community Care program are accepted when applicable.
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The first visit focuses on understanding your condition, medical history, and how your body moves.
This includes discussion, physical examination, and when appropriate, hands-on treatment.
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Most patients do not require a referral. However, referrals are accepted when needed for certain programs such as VA Community Care.
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Chiropractic and manual therapy techniques are widely used for musculoskeletal conditions. Treatment approaches are tailored to the individual and modified when necessary based on medical history and examination findings.
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Appointments can be scheduled by calling, texting, or emailing the office.
📞 619-786-5997
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New patient visits start at $200 and include history, exam, and treatment the same day when appropriate. Follow-ups start at $75. No packages, no memberships. Call or text (619) 786-5997 with any cost questions.
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Bayside is inside the blue Joy Wellness Partners building at 838 G Street, between Eighth and Ninth. Enter under the Joy Wellness Partners sign, look for the door with the Bayside logo, and head up the stairs to the second floor. Free 30-minute street parking is nearby, yellow commercial zones are legal after 6 p.m. and on federal holidays, and metered parking or paid lots work best for hour-long first visits.
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Yes. If you would like to be seen here, ask your VA provider or care coordinator about a chiropractic referral through Community Care. The VA handles the rest, including reaching out to schedule your visit.
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Often, yes. Disc-related low back pain and sciatica respond well to a combination of hands-on treatment and specific movement work in many cases. The first visit is an evaluation: if your presentation suggests something that needs imaging or a spine specialist instead, you will be told that directly and referred out.
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Yes. Shoulder problems from pressing, overhead work, and contact sports are one of the most common things we see. Treatment usually combines joint and soft tissue work with exercises that address why the shoulder got irritated in the first place.
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That is most of the practice. Running injuries, overuse problems, and training-related flare-ups are evaluated with your sport in mind. The goal is keeping you training while the problem resolves, with modifications rather than blanket rest whenever possible.