DR. JEFF SCHONES
Dr.jeff was born and raised in Newport Beach. he is from a commercial fishing family that has fished these waters for the past 75 years. When jeff was fifteen years old a mystery virus paralyzed him, which is still unknown to this day. The virus attacked his nervous system and his body began to completely shut down. jeff was placed in intensive care in a state of the art hospital for over 3 months. Every medical test was performed and his paralysis only worsened effecting his respiration, which became life threatening. Medicine could do nothing for him. To make a long story short jeff's mothers chiropractor, who was in the very same building we are in today, began to adjust his spine and life began to return to his body. Chiropractic saved his life! After discovering more about the incredible benefits of chiropractic, jeff turned his career path towards chiropractic and the rest is history.Currently, he has been married for 38 years to his beautiful wife Michele and they have eight wonderful children. they have attended Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa for the past 30 years and they are greatly involved in their church today. jeff received his doctorate in chiropractic from Pasadena College of Chiropractic in 1989 and has been in private practice ever since. dr. jeff continues to see chiropractic changing people’s lives every single day.
DR. TODD SPICER
Dr. Todd Spicer was born and raised in San Diego. Growing up in SD he loved playing sports and surfing. He was awarded a full scholorship to play baseball at Indiana University where he tore his ligaments in his elbow and ended his career. This is when he first started realizing he was very interested in the human body and how it works. Dr. Spicer transfered back to SDSU to study pre-physical therapy in which he inturn received his bachelors degree. During his last year of undergrad Dr. Spicer injured his low back snowboarding and was in severe pain. The orthopedic surgeons wanted to operate after 6 months of not getting better in physical therapy. Finally with no other option other than surgery he was brought to a friends chiropractor and after two months was completely out of pain. But this is where his real journey began. Dr. Spicer had suffered through life with chronic ear infections and later chronic sinusitis. He was on antibiotics every other month. After going to the chiropractor for 6 months he began to realize he wasn't getting sick anymore, this is where Dr. Spicer started realizing the true principles of chiropractic and where health really comes from. It's now been over 15 years since starting chiropractic care and he hasn't had a sinus infection and hasn't been on an antibiotic since. His true passion in life is to educate the public that there is a better way to achieve health than the outside in approach in which drugging, numbing or surgically removing something does not create health. "We all need to understand that the body has an amazing ability to heal and it strives to be healthy". Dr. Spicer learned through his own experiences that health doesn't come from a pill, potion or lotion. He learned that when you remove the interference within the body, the body functions the way its supposed to. Dr. Spicer lives locally in Newport Beach with his wife and two kids. When not in the office or out in the public speaking on health, you can find him either surfing the waves in Newport in front of his house or doing jiu jitsu at The Art of Jiu Jitsu.
Phone
(949) 548-9511
Location
125 Broadway
Costa Mesa CA 92627
Hours
Dr. Jeff Schones
Monday - 8:00am to 11:00am and 2:30pm to 5:30pm
Tuesday - 2:30pm to 5:30pm
Wednesday- 8:00am to 11:00am and 2:30pm to 5:30pm
Thursday - 2:30pm to 5:30pm
Friday - Closed
Dr. Todd Spicer
Monday - 8:00am to 11:00am and 2:30pm to 5:30pm
Tuesday - 2:30pm to 5:30pm
Wednesday - 8:00am to 11:00am and 2:30pm to 5:30pm
Thursday - 2:30pm to 5:30pm
Friday - Closed
OUR PATIENTS ARE SPEAKING OUT
Kim Hartnett - Keeps my body in tune which keeps the need for repairs to a minimum. The whole office are always friendly and wonderful.
Kelsy Franklin - Dr. Jeff was able to help me understand how my spine worked, and how to help prevent back issues in the future. I am doing the suggested exercises and stretches and I can already feel the difference.
Kimberley Freidman - I could barely lift my right leg to get into my car. It even hurt to push on the gas pedal and brake. Within two weeks Dr. Jeff had me out of pain and rollerblading.
David Clemont - I have been receiving chiropractic care for many years, and it has helped heal injuries and health conditions I have had in the past. Thanks to the great care I have received from Dr. Spicer, the recovery from my injuries is beyond what I could have ever hoped for.
Beverly Liff - I was never a true believer in chiropractors, even though I went with my father when I was a kid. It was just fun to hang out with him. But now I am convinced, they work wonders, and have given me a new lease on life.
Lorna Lydel - My son can play soccer again!
Damon Frank - Because of the Chiropractic care I received from Dr. Todd Spicer, I was able to overcome seemingly insurmountable injuries to compete in this U.S. Extreme FreeSkiing competition and achieve a monumental personal athletic milestone, marking the apex of my skiing career.
Sarah Bacher - I think chiropractic care has been great in relieving stress, regulating weight and my digestive system as well as helping with hormone charges.
Ashley Baur - Chiropractic saved me. Without Dr. Jeff I would have had to under go extensive neck/back surgery in my early twenties. Now I can do what I love (hair) all day without the pain.
Buckel - As a family we have been very happy with the chiropractic care we have received at your office and would strongly recommend everyone to be checked for subluxations. Thank you Dr. Spicer and staff.
Mark McCauley - With Dr. Jeff working on me I do not experience the pain in my elbow and I am not getting a stiff neck anymore, which I used to get all the time.
Mark Griffiths - The power is turned on! Range of motion increased, and much less pain.
Rob Boyd - I was at the point with my neck, that I did not know how I could go on. Now I don't feel that depression. In fact, I feel better than I have in forty years.
Kerry Long - With Dr. Spicer, I never felt pressured into "buying" his services, which is important to me. I really felt like Dr. Spicer knew what he was doing and the Dr. Spicer wanted to improve my quality of life. He did not just want to sell me a service, he wanted to give me a solution. The relief that I got from my adjustments was immediate and continuous. I felt human again and far less medicated.
Stella Gilmore - Treatment is very helpful, relaxes my muscles and now my pain is gone.
Donna Carpenter - The only way to go if you want to stay healthy! The spine is the most important.
Ester Tang - Thank you so much for making my life better. When I came to you six months ago I was really feeling old. The medical doctors told me I had arthritis and that I would just have to live with it. They told me that, that is what happens as we get older. When you told me that feeling old is a state of my health and mind, I thought you were crazy. But once I started getting adjusted, month after month I felt better and better. Then when you showed me my x-rays of before and after, I finally understood. You had always said that my posture was my gateway to health, you were right. You are an amazing chiropractor and a great person. You cannot begin to understand how much better I feel, not only pain free but so much more energy as well. Thank you so much.
Heather Hall - Chiropractic not only cured my headaches, but my workouts are so much better and both of my pregnancies were beautiful.
THE FIRST VISIT • DON'T WORRY • WE GOT YOUR BACK
At our chiropractic center our examinations procedures are geared toward detection and correction of the "Vertebral Subluxation" The procedures we use are therefore specifically selected for your spine and nervous system health. There are a couple of things that you should expect when you have a first visit at our clinic.
Our Examination consists of a thorough spinal and nervous system exam which includes "Palpation". Palpation essentially is checking your spine by hand. With this exam the doctor can feel areas of your spine that may be involved with subluxations problems. Spinal position, curvatures and muscle tone can also be examined as it relates to possible spinal subluxations. Your examination may also include some specialized equipment designed to better access your spine and nervous system. This examination could involve several components.
The first part of this examination process may involve reading spinal heat differences from one level of the spine to another, as well as from one side of the spine to the other. Heat is a byproduct of circulation, which is controlled by the autonomic nervous system. From this we can see how subluxation may be affecting these functions of your nervous system.
In the second part of this examination scans may be performed on the surface of your spinal area to evaluate surface electrical impulses and measure them along your spine. This helps measure the effect of subluxation on the motor nerve system and the affect subluxations may be having on your muscles.
The importance of each of these tests will be explained to you at your Report of Findings. However, it is important to note that this examination helps scientifically understand the subluxation processes going on in your spine. It also gives us a baseline for future tests so we can accurately measure your progress to see how your spine is correcting and your nervous system is functioning. Using these examination procedures is much more accurate than just depending on "how you feel" on any given day.
Spinal X-rays may be taken depending on your age, and situation. There are many reasons why we would not take x-rays on certain patients including pregnancy, most children, recent usable spinal x-rays and some other various situations. Aside from these situations, x-rays are a common part of the examination process when looking for vertebral subluxations. X-rays give us important information including the position of the spinal bones, and the quality of the spine and safety of adjusting it. X-rays also tell us the relative length of time subluxations may have been involved in your spine. Commonly, most patients receive three spinal x-rays at the beginning of care.
With this important information we can make a more accurate determination of the type of adjustments your spine needs as well as the ongoing frequency of your care. Your x-rays will be explained to you and covered in detail at your Report of Findings. You will be scheduled for your Report of Findings within a few days of your initial visit. This visit is your most important visit and may take up to one hour. It is at your Report of Findings that we will give you a care plan and go over any special instructions you will need to obtain the best and fastest possible results. We have set aside specific times for these visits so as not to interfere with regular patient care hours. Our staff will schedule your Report of Findings with you after your first visit.
Our Chiropractic Care utilizes the most modern chiropractic analytical, and adjustive procedures and equipment available. We consider subluxations to be a serious threat to the quality and quantity of your health and that of your family. It is therefore imperative that we utilize the most modern, and the well established time-proven procedures to help you. We feel you're worth it.
LIVE HEALTHY
RECOMMENDED STRETCHES
"Our Stretching goal is to get the muscle tension on the left side of your body the same as your right. This helps to minimize the time it takes to correct subluxations, decrease poor muscle memory, increase correct muscle tone in turn holding your correction much longer. Stretching is to our spine as brushing is to our teeth"
RULES FOR STRETCHING
• hold all stretches for 30 seconds minimum. Be sure to take 1-2 deep cleansing breaths during the stretch.
• Stretch once in the morning and once in the evening. Everyday. As long as you have a spine.
• No bouncing. Hold even pressure
LOW BACK STRETCHES
• Before you set a foot out of bed, lay flat on your back, grab and hold both knees then pull both knees to your chest, hold stretch for 30 seconds.
• With both hands around right knee, pull your knee to your chest (right shoulder) while keeping your other knee (left) down to the mattress. Hold this for 30 seconds. This stretches the Iliopsoas, Groin, Glutes, and Paraspinals. Repeat opposite leg.
• Same as number 2, but pull knee towards opposite shoulder. Example: right knee to left shoulder. Feel the stretch in your Glutes and Piriformis. Repeat opposite leg.
• Get on hands and knees and raise (arch) the center of your back to the ceiling, hold for 30 seconds. (Imagine a Halloween cat.) Then drop (arch) your stomach to the floor for 30 seconds. Make sure your elbows stay locked and don not move your head.
• Sit on the floor with legs straight. Put your right foot over left knee so your foot is flat on the floor, then rotate torso to the right. Put your left elbow on the outside of your right knee to assist with stretch. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat opposite side.
NECK STRETCHES
• Bend your head as far forward as possible and hold for a second then extend back as far as possible and hold for a second. Repeat 10 times. No hands.
• Rotate your head to the right as far as possible and hold for a second then rotate left as far as possible. Repeat 10 times. No hands.
• Sit in chair and grab bottom of chair with your left hand. Drop your right ear to your right shoulder and place your right hand on the left side of your head. Pull your right ear lightly towards your right shoulder and at the same time lean to the right so your left shoulder and head separate. Pull until the point of stretch, and then take as deep of a breath as possible. Exhale and lean right some more. Repeat 2 times for 30 seconds total. This stretches the Upper Trapezius muscle. Repeat opposite side.
• Sit in a chair and grab the bottom of the chair with your left hand. Put right hand on the back of your head and turn your head left. Pull your right elbow towards your right knee and hold for 30 seconds. (Keep your upper body erect, feel the stretch down the back of your neck and upper back.) This stretches the Levator Scapulae muscle. Repeat opposite side.
• Sit in a chair. Turn your head to the right and lean your head back. Place your right hand on your left collar bone and pull your collar bone down. Lean your head more and elevate your chin. Stretches the Sternocleidomastoid and Scalene muscles in the front of your neck. Repeat opposite side.
FOAM ROLLING FOR THE KNEE
DAILY ESSENTIAL STRETCHES
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