With over 30 years in practice in the greater Portland Oregon area, Dr. James Aungst employs traditional and modern methods to provide chiropractic care for all ages. He provides effective care for injuries sustained in the car, at work, at home or at play, and for chronic and resistive cases requiring more involved procedures including clinical nutrition, detoxification and allergy clearing.
Dr. Aungst can also provide information about improving your diet and increasing the overall quality of your health. Chiropractic restores the health and mobility of the spine to provide lasting, effective relief of back pain.
Dr. Aungst can also provide information about improving your diet and increasing the overall quality of your health. Chiropractic restores the health and mobility of the spine to provide lasting, effective relief of back pain.
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We are here to relieve your complaints and help improve your function so you can get back to doing what you want to do. Health depends on the unobstructed flow of communications throughout all of the systems of the body.
While the reduction of nerve interference through Chiropractic care, the elimination of nutritional deficiencies through proper diet and nutritional supplementation, the reduction of accumulated toxins and the relief of allergy symptoms may not resolve all of your health problems.
While the reduction of nerve interference through Chiropractic care, the elimination of nutritional deficiencies through proper diet and nutritional supplementation, the reduction of accumulated toxins and the relief of allergy symptoms may not resolve all of your health problems.
Dr. James Aungst provides chiropractic care to people in Portland. We regularly hear from many people who have never been to a chiropractor. If you've never had chiropractic care, you might be surprised about how it can help you improve your health. Chiropractic was first developed in the 1890s, and it works by restoring the normal and healthy functioning of your central nervous system by adjusting the spine.
Many adults see a chiropractor to improve their general health and to prevent pain, but did you know that chiropractic is great for kids, too? Dr. James Aungst sees many children in our Portland, OR office, and the scientific literature backs up what we see every day: Chiropractic is safe and effective for keeping your kids healthy.
Pregnant women can safely receive chiropractic care. In fact, chiropractic treatments can promote a healthy, stress-free pregnancy by alleviating joint pain, muscle aches and nausea. Chiropractors are trained to accommodate the special needs of pregnant women. Treatments are modified so that no pressure is applied to the abdomen.
Make sure you have a firm, but not too firm, mattress and supportive pillow that keep the spine aligned and maintain the spine's natural curves during the night. The best sleeping positions are on your back or side. If you sleep on your stomach, you have to turn your head to breathe and this places undue tension on your neck for that entire time.
Reviews (15)
DeRosso Brothers
Oct 04, 2020
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I’m a barber and have been going to a chiropractor off and on for years. Usually I walk in, they crack my back and send me on my way. No follow up, no techniques to prevent further injury. I’ve been having bad back pain from cutting hair for months and have been stretching, taking pain meds and basically dealing with it. Westside chiropractic is right next to my barber shop so I decided to give someone else a try. They were able to get me in within an hour of calling. When I got there Anna greeted me, informed me of covid precautions, took my temperature and had me do a questionnaire for covid
Magali Lopez
Jul 11, 2020
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Sara Williams
Jul 05, 2020
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Well Dr. Aungst is now AKA the God of the westside. He has changed my life. I was in a car wreck and could barely walk when I first say him. He has gotten me all straightened out. Now he is curing me of my allergies. Can you believe he can make your allergy's go away? Well it’s true. Oh and let’s now forget about Anna. She is just as amazing as her husband. I also had migraines and a constant headache after the wreck and with their magical ways I no longer have that issue. I’m thankful that I can call this amazing couple my friends. They truly care about me not just my injuries.
Debora-Jo Myers
Nov 07, 2019
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Highly professional, prompt EXCELLENT care. I came into Westside Chiropractic in total agony and left with a beaming smile! I’ve been to many chiropractic centers and Dr. Aungst was by far the best I’ve seen! His office and waiting area is warm and comfortable, his staff is friendly and efficient! I highly recommend Westside Chiropractic!
Alan Angal
Sep 16, 2019
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The best therapy you can get. I tore my bicep tendon and the Dr and Anna have me competitive again at age 38. I see them 3-4 times a month. They take my insurance and are able to accommodate last minute schedule changes. Great knowledge and very kind as well. I’ve been to several chiropractic drs In my life and Dr Aungst is head and shoulders better. If you’re on the fence about chiropractic I say give them a try for a couple weeks. All you have to lose is your pain.
Susan Graham
Sep 09, 2019
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Toni Lee
Aug 30, 2019
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Going to Westside Chiropractic is like seeing through Dorothy’s eyes when she steps out of the black and white world into the world of technicolor. I have had my share of experiences with chiropractic in many places in the USA. This has been a delightful surprise.
I have lived in LA, NYC and the Capitol Beltway (No. VA). I have gone to fancy offices with designer furniture in the waiting rooms. Westside Chiropractic is in located in a charming little house in SW Portland. From Dr. Aungst, himself, and his incredible knowledge of body mechanics and nutritional science, to his wife Anna, who handles
I have lived in LA, NYC and the Capitol Beltway (No. VA). I have gone to fancy offices with designer furniture in the waiting rooms. Westside Chiropractic is in located in a charming little house in SW Portland. From Dr. Aungst, himself, and his incredible knowledge of body mechanics and nutritional science, to his wife Anna, who handles
Tom Dahlin
May 17, 2019
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Tom's wife here. Dr. Aungst has helped me and two of my kids with chronic back pain and back injuries. Another son had cat allergies, but can now be around cats due to Dr. Aungst's treatments. He is very personable and easy to talk with. Anna, his wife and assistant, is also very nice and easy to talk to. Highly recommend Westside Chiropractic.
Tal C.
Feb 26, 2019
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Very professional and experienced Chiropractic care. I was suffering from neck and lower back pain. Dr. James Aungst took his time to evaluate me and provide the necessary adjustment. After a few visits, my pain and tightness released. I am grateful for the care I got and highly recommend everybody to get care here.
Kaarina K.
Jan 30, 2019
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Benjamin Bly
Aug 20, 2018
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Liz Cole
Nov 15, 2017
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Sean D.
May 17, 2017
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I had lower and mid back pain and an extremely stiff neck I felt like popping all the time. Things were getting worse and worse and I knew this pain wasn't going to go away on it's own. After a few visits with Dr. Aungst I'm 100% pain free without all the troublesome neck issues from constant self adjusting in my youth. I honestly thought I would just have to get used to the reoccurring stiff joints, sharp neck and back pain, and limited motion. I'm thrilled that is not the case.
I wouldn't trust anyone else to do the work that Dr. Aungst does. I've seen other
I wouldn't trust anyone else to do the work that Dr. Aungst does. I've seen other
Gaabriel B.
Apr 24, 2015
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Dr Aungst was the first chiro I ever saw as a teen and then I moved out of town for decades and saw other chiros. I had been involved in a car accident as a teen and suffered a severe neck injury I wasn't even aware of until I hit my 40s. Other doctors, chiros and MDs, looked at it and said variously that there was nothing that could be done, that it would just get worse until I needed a permanent brace, it would shorten my life, maybe they could help, etc and I was pretty much always in pain. I recently went back to see Dr Aungst and, in only a few visits, he's completely restored
Jon M.
Feb 23, 2015
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Note: This review is for chiropractic treatment only. I never saw James for nutritional help.
I saw Dr. Aungst for several months. I was In really bad shape and he helped treat some of my symptoms. That being said he encourages return visits without ever really treating the problem. I kept returning with pains in the exact same spots and had the same exact adjustments done each time. This is an improper treatment method. I had many return visits to James for the same problems. If this is you please see another specialist. You should only need to see someone for chiropractic care for the same problem
I saw Dr. Aungst for several months. I was In really bad shape and he helped treat some of my symptoms. That being said he encourages return visits without ever really treating the problem. I kept returning with pains in the exact same spots and had the same exact adjustments done each time. This is an improper treatment method. I had many return visits to James for the same problems. If this is you please see another specialist. You should only need to see someone for chiropractic care for the same problem
