Dr. Chris Spence, Clinic Director, received his Bachelor's degree from the University of San Diego, and his doctorate in Chiropractic from Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Suzanne Spence (on extended mommy leave) received her Bachelor's Degree from the University of New Hampshire and her doctorate in Chiropractic from Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Spence has served on the Board of Directors for the San Diego County Chapter of the California Chiropractic Association for 6 years. He was also the President of the San Diego County Chiropractic District. Dr. Spence was honored 2-times with the prestigious "Doctor of the Year" Award from his peers of the California Chiropractic Association. He has 200 hours in postgraduate chiropractic rehabilitation studies and is a board eligible Certified Chiropractic Rehabilitation Doctor. Dr Charles Plante, DC, joined Spence Chiropractic after 15 plus years of private practice in Minnesota. His active and healthy chiropractic lifestyle along with his desire of being part of a superior chiropractic team, brought him to our facility in San Diego. He is board certified, an active member of the California Chiropractic Association and an expert in a chiropractic treatment techniques. We are honored to have been voted "BEST CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE IN SAN DIEGO"" for 4 years by CityBeat magazine. The doctors have extensive additional postgraduate studies that include Neurology, Whiplash, Myofascial, Biophysics, and Worker's Compensation. This includes advanced certification in: Accident Reconstruction, Whiplash and Spinal Trauma, Advanced Personal Injury, Whiplash and Automobile Traumatology, Biomechanical Analysis of Low Speed Impacts, and Low Speed Rear Impact Crash Reconstruction. The doctors work closely with medical doctors when needed and support a "team approach to health." Dr. Spence has also been featured on Channel 8 "News Health Report" and the office provides gentle, effective, and affordable care. Same day appointments are available.
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Practice Specialties Spence Chiropractic Center has an emphasis on safe, gentle and effective treatment of patients with automobile and work related injuries, as well as sports and other injuries.
In addition to injury care, Spence Chiropractic Center treats patients and their families in wellness care programs. The office utilizes a variety of patient specific chiropractic adjusting techniques, physiotherapies, massage therapy, nutrional counseling, ergonomic evaluations, and home exercise programs. Conditions Treated Include Auto Accident Injuries Whiplash Neck Pain Headaches Mid-Back Pain Low Back Pain Sciatica (pain, Numbness / Tingling in the Leg / Legs) Sprains / Strains Shoulder Pain Arm Pain / Numbness Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Hip Pain Post-Surgical Muscle Spasms And Other Neuromusculoskeletal Conditions