Welcome to Inner Balance Institute, your top San Diego chiropractor. We've been providing chiropractic care to the San Diego community since 1997 and we are committed to the health of our patients! Our talented team is here to help, whether it's for personal injuries, spinal decompression, or to support your overall health.
Find relief from spinal stenosis with non-surgical, highly-effective spinal decompression therapy. Our chiropractors can treat herniated and bulging discs with safe and natural spinal decompression. Our chiropractors provide exceptional guidance in developing a tailored program for your alignment. Relieve pain, rehabilitate an injury, and reduce stress at the same time with massage therapy.
Find relief from spinal stenosis with non-surgical, highly-effective spinal decompression therapy. Our chiropractors can treat herniated and bulging discs with safe and natural spinal decompression. Our chiropractors provide exceptional guidance in developing a tailored program for your alignment. Relieve pain, rehabilitate an injury, and reduce stress at the same time with massage therapy.
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At Inner Balance Institute, we provide natural, non-invasive therapies and functional exercise as an alternative to surgery and drug-related approaches. Get to know our team, how our practice started, and what makes us unique. Our patients get the best care in a brand new office and state of the art equipment.
Let our experts in treatment and insurance processing guide you back to wellness. We take most patients on a lien basis. This means there is no out-of-pocket expense to you. Our treatment is smooth, interruption-free, and seamless so that you can concentrate on your recovery! Sciatica or sciatic pain may originate in the lower back, travel through the buttock or down the large sciatic nerve in the back of each leg.
The average auto accident can age the human spine by 10 years. If you have recently been involved in a car accident or auto accident, you may be suffering from whiplash, and injuries should be taken seriously. Our car accident chiropractor in San Diego can help! Whiplash occurs when you're in an auto accident, and your spine or neck gets whipped back and forth.
Sciatica or sciatic pain may originate in the lower back, travel through the buttock or down the large sciatic nerve in the back of each leg. Sciatica is a symptom of an underlying medical condition and is not considered a medical diagnosis. Lower back pain may cause sciatica symptoms, including herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, or spinal stenosis.
Got back pain? Our San Diego chiropractors are here to help. Back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the Global Burden of Disease 2010 study. Furthermore, back pain is also one of the most common reasons people call in sick or miss work.
Your back supports the weight of the entire upper body and provides mobility for your everyday motions such as lifting, bending, and twisting, so taking care of your back health is crucial.If you get an impinged or pinched nerve, you may experience a sharp, electric, radiating, or burning type of pain that may go down your legs or arms.
Your back supports the weight of the entire upper body and provides mobility for your everyday motions such as lifting, bending, and twisting, so taking care of your back health is crucial.If you get an impinged or pinched nerve, you may experience a sharp, electric, radiating, or burning type of pain that may go down your legs or arms.
Reviews (15)
Kerry Karakaidos
Oct 30, 2021
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Thank You Tim and Staff for all the Amazing Experiences!
My husband (Dino) has been coming to Tim for years, but recently with upper back and leg issues, Tim has helped him so much!!. My husband being a firefighter, his body is always tense, and going through so much. Tim has worked his magic and made my husband feel like a new person!
The staff is always welcoming when walk in the door. They know you by first name basis, and make you feel like you are apart of their family! They treat you like a family friend and talk to you on a personal level rather than just a number that walked in the door
My husband (Dino) has been coming to Tim for years, but recently with upper back and leg issues, Tim has helped him so much!!. My husband being a firefighter, his body is always tense, and going through so much. Tim has worked his magic and made my husband feel like a new person!
The staff is always welcoming when walk in the door. They know you by first name basis, and make you feel like you are apart of their family! They treat you like a family friend and talk to you on a personal level rather than just a number that walked in the door
The Moon
Oct 19, 2021
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I really highly recommend Inner Balance. I thank Tim Shannahan for helping me understand what my issue was and what was needed in order to help start the healing process. I had never seen a chiropractor, so I was a little bit scared. I was even more scared because I was barely able to walk when I first seen Tim. Long story short I feel like a miracle, a real miracle because within a month of treatment I feel like I can run. Even Tim had concerns about my condition, but he knew he could help me and he did just that. Well Tim, I cried while writing the review because I thank you for helping me stand
Mishel Justesen
Oct 18, 2021
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I came in after having to take a medical leave from work because of numbness and tingling’s in my face and arm. At first I was skeptical about the methodology used at inner balance, but after a month and a half of dedicated time with Dr. Tim, I am back in alignment and feeling myself again. I 100% recommend Inner Balance institute and will be referring anyone who asks to Dr. Tim, he is the nicest guy you’ll ever meet. My thanks for getting me back to myself.
Tarik Hagen
Oct 16, 2021
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When I first came in I could barely move with my herniated disc in my back. And after seeing Dr. Tim a couple times a week my back no longer hurt and I felt back to normal! We ran a test to look at my back and it was confirmed that my back is fixed! Dr. Tim and everyone working there are always in the best of moods and so polite. It is a great calming environment and they help the pain go away!
Malona Love MoMoney
Oct 14, 2021
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Juwanna Rice
Oct 12, 2021
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Elise Langiano
Aug 03, 2021
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I have been meaning to write a review for Inner Balance for a while, because I am so thankful that I found this facility. Dr. Tim truly is one of the most caring, precise, and dedicated medical professionals I've ever worked with. I had multiple issues centralizing around neck and knee pain, and he worked with me to make a plan to target my exact issues. With adjustments and spinal decompression sessions, I overcame chronic pain and migraines that I have been dealing with for years. I have worked with other chiropractors, massage therapists, and medical doctors who never took the time or energy
Brian Hernandez
Aug 01, 2021
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Great experience with Dr. Tim after 20+ sessions so far.
Came in for sciatica, really advanced lower back symptoms (could barely walk, get in / out of car, etc). Initial exam and tests gave tons of clarity on what was hurting and why.
After about 3 months of decompression therapy and adjustments 2x a week there's a huge improvement in my mobility and pain.
Staff is very gentle and informative, always open to your feedback on what feels best and how they can help you.
I'll definitely be continuing treatment, highly recommend you give Dr. Tim a visit.
Came in for sciatica, really advanced lower back symptoms (could barely walk, get in / out of car, etc). Initial exam and tests gave tons of clarity on what was hurting and why.
After about 3 months of decompression therapy and adjustments 2x a week there's a huge improvement in my mobility and pain.
Staff is very gentle and informative, always open to your feedback on what feels best and how they can help you.
I'll definitely be continuing treatment, highly recommend you give Dr. Tim a visit.
Josh Renner
Jul 30, 2021
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I’ve had neck and back issues for much of my adult life.
I have been going to Inner Balance Institute to see Dr. Tim Shannahan for treatment since 2000.
We agreed that I am one of his longest standing… patients.
Lately, I have been dealing with a severe case of plantar fasciitis in my right foot. It’s gotten so bad that it makes it hard to walk at times and the pain has travelled up my leg to my hip.
It wakes me up during the night with the constant aching.
We increased my visits to not only include spinal decompression therapy for some discs and nerves that were being affected
I have been going to Inner Balance Institute to see Dr. Tim Shannahan for treatment since 2000.
We agreed that I am one of his longest standing… patients.
Lately, I have been dealing with a severe case of plantar fasciitis in my right foot. It’s gotten so bad that it makes it hard to walk at times and the pain has travelled up my leg to my hip.
It wakes me up during the night with the constant aching.
We increased my visits to not only include spinal decompression therapy for some discs and nerves that were being affected
Joshua Pearcy
Jul 30, 2021
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I had never been to a chiropractor before and to be honest I was a little nervous. I was having some sciatic pain that wouldn’t go away and a friend of mine suggested I go get a consultation at Inner Balance Institute.
We started with a diagnosis and some spinal decompression therapy. Dr Tim explained everything that was going on in my back in… a very easy to understand way.
I’m happy to say that a few months later I am pain free, and I look forward to every appointment I have here. Keeping my spine healthy and happy is something I didn’t even know I was missing.
I highly
We started with a diagnosis and some spinal decompression therapy. Dr Tim explained everything that was going on in my back in… a very easy to understand way.
I’m happy to say that a few months later I am pain free, and I look forward to every appointment I have here. Keeping my spine healthy and happy is something I didn’t even know I was missing.
I highly
Buppha Saur
Feb 05, 2021
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Madisyn Rose Guzman-Sternotti
Feb 03, 2021
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Inner Balance Institute has helped me so much. When I first came in I was not sleeping great because of back pain and headaches. I have felt so much better since I have been seen. I can sit up much better and have an easier time sleeping. The facility is very clean and the staff are exceptionally professional and nice. Thank you Inner Balance Institute! - Madisyn
Robert Jackson
Dec 16, 2020
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This is the place to go! Dr. Tim knows his stuff! I had been dealing with back pain from my military service with the Marines. It was something I was accepting as my future until I visited this place. I feel so much better and I am not ever finish just yet. I definitely have an increased quality of life!
Alfonso Santana
Nov 24, 2020
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I was referred to Inner Balance and Dr. Tim by my primary doctor, Dr. Houghton. I had injured my back over 15 years ago and it never really healed. It would feel okay some days but on other days it would give out or feel very stiff and sore. I was told I have arthritis in my back and really didn't think it would ever get any better. So, I went to Dr. Tim and had told him I was pretty skeptical because I've had this pain for over 15 years and it had not gotten any better and also had heard stories about chiropractors, mostly not so good. After my first visit of decompression I actually felt a little
Joseph Shelter Plaut
Sep 18, 2020
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Inner Balance Institute is a wonderful chiropractic practice. After a major car accident my quality of life was so low being a 19 year old. I have been going for three years now and have had major improvement in my physical and mental health. I am back to being able to fully participate in my life’s activities thanks to Dr. Tim. He is very thorough and caring and gets to the root of your issues. On top of treatment they provide a very holistic healing type feel in the office. If you are worried there is no need. Brian the receptionist is very helpful with working around schedules to get you in
