I have had sciatica since 2015 and even had to have lower back surgery (a microdiscectomy and laminectomy) to help with the pain in 2017. My back felt good up until 2 years ago when I injured it moving a patient (I'm a nurse). My boyfriend has been seeing Dr. Pete for about 20 years now, he goes in for an adjustment about once every 6 months or so. For a whole year, my boyfriend kept telling me to go see Dr. Pete because he's amazing and will help with my back pain, but I was very skeptical. I had never been to a chiropractor before, especially a NUCCA chiropractor, and didn't have much faith in the practice. I tried icing my back, using a tens machine, going to physical therapy, and even acupuncture, but nothing really helped. So after a year, I finally agreed to go to Dr. Pete because nothing had helped and I was taking too much medication to help manage my pain and I was also scared of having to need surgery again. Well, BOY WAS I WRONG. After a couple of sessions, my back pain was completely gone and I felt amazing. I'm kicking myself for being so stubborn and suffering for a year and not going to see Dr. Pete sooner. First of all, Dr. Pete is amazing as soon as you walk into his door. He is very friendly and an absolutely brilliant chiropractor. He really cares about helping you be pain free and gives you advice on how to keep yourself in alignment longer. He's very knowledgeable about spinal care and he makes sure to explain everything he's doing, which definitely put me at ease in the beginning. His hands are literally magic, I'm so thankful how much he has helped me with my back pain. If you're suffering from any kind of neck, shoulder, back, knee, or foot pain. PLEASE GO SEE HIM. Do not be stubborn like I was, and let yourself suffer with pain. He can and will help with your pain. I've been telling all my friends, family and coworkers about him because he has worked wonders for me. Thank you so much Dr. Pete! Go see him, you won't regret it! read more

I have been seeing Dr. Pete for quite a few years. When I started I had a severe injury, a pinched nerve in or around my neck, with neck stiffness, shoulder pain, and tingling in my fingers. Months of conventional chiropractic, yoga, and physical therapy (more yoga) had failed to relieve the condition, until I decided to try Dr. Pete's Advanced Spinal Care and specialized treatment of NUCCA chiropractic. In several sessions over 2 weeks with Dr. Pete, my body's healing was jumpstarted: The tingling in my fingers ceased, and in the ensuing weeks I had a gradual improvement and finally total relief after a year of suffering. I appreciate and trust Dr. Pete on issues of health and well-being, his knowledge on natural healing and nutrition, his attention to detail, his honesty and professionalism. He is a wonderful human being, and healthcare, whether conventional or alternative, needs more individuals like him. I love the theory behind his practice of upper cervical chiropractic, that the gentle adjustment around one vertebra, the Atlas, readjusts the entire body so that it can work toward an optimum level of health and well being. It's so gentle, that I can even bring in my 90+.year old mom for treatment, which would not even be an option with conventional chiropractic. Highly recommended! read more

Dr. Pete has been great ever since I seen him for about two years now. He has been a great mentor in my journey through chiropractic school as well as my health. I know I can count on him for support and honesty in the medical world and my health. You will get all that a more working with Dr. Pete. read more

I came to Advanced Spinal Care for relief of my recurring hemifacial spasm I have had for 12 years, initially corrected with MVD surgery, and it sometimes comes back and it was surfacing once again quite strongly where I was no longer able to sleep a full nights sleep without it going off and starting to shut my eye and move my cheek and mouth, and also with signs of trigeminal compression and jaw pain and headaches. I have done quite a bit of research into nerve compression and the anatomy, when I searched for my neurosurgeon for the MVD surgery 12 years ago, I was looking for someone very familiar with this once rare diagnosis and how it might be decompressed with the atlas/cervical adjustments as my compression was in the brainstem. Thus, I wanted to try realignment of my atlas and cervical spine gently to take the compression off of the nerve, and avoid another surgery. I have tried a few NUCCA chiropractors, but found Dr. Tsiglieris approach to be wholistic in nature of the system of the body, with techniques beyond upper cervical that tie into the entire system. Having the ability to trace the nerve compression with the tension systems of the rest of the spine and fascia, he has been slowly unwinding years of patterns to decompress and chase to the roots of all the contributing factors involved. This has resulted in faster results that I could of anticipated. I have been coming for over a month and already, my spasm has been reduced greatly with Dr. Tsiglieris gentle thoughtful care in to how address my misalignment with gentle steps forward in order not to distress the facial nerve any further. I cannot recommend Dr. Tsiglieris enough for his wisdom and broad experience in understanding with empathy, the clients situation, mentally and physically and taking care to address both. With Hemifacial spasm, it also triggers my nervous system and I have panic attacks and breathing problems which create a vicious cycle of anxiety, it is very close or is PTSD from the spasm itself. I am so happy that I have met a practitioner who understands this response fully and is compassionate and patient. I am beyond excited and filled with gratitude that the spasm is slowly going away for my hemifacial and also the trigeminal jaw pain and headaches, and most importantly, I can avoid another brain surgery. This gives me hope for others to avoid unnecessary expensive risky surgeries and I will spread this far and wide in the hemifacial community as an experience of success as its worth a try before considering surgery. It is rare to find chiropractors or practitioners with experience with cranial nerve compression and how debilitating it can be. I recommend Dr. Tsiglieris wholly and I am deeply filled with gratitude. This is my video 12 years ago of my full spasm after being misdiagnosed for three years, as it was a rare condition at the time. https://youtu.be/SvOBThVDmy8 read more

I've been seeing Dr. Pete off and on for about 4-5 years and he's helped change my life for the better. Truly, I went from very consistent, reoccurring pain due to misalignment (while seeing two other chiropractors before him for about 1 year 1-2 times per week) to being able to mostly self-manage. Dr. Pete is extremely considerate, professional, kind, patient, and extremely knowledgable. I've learned alot from him and now see him on an as needed basis and I love that he does texting for scheduling appointments too. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Very Sincerely, Dora read more

As someone who's boxed for many years I've put my body through a lot. Dr. Pete has changed the way I view rehabilitation at its core. I'm an open person but I was skeptical of the traditional chiropractic approach. Dr Pete has changed my views and allowed me to believe that I can heal my body without surgery. The way he explains and performs his craft shows his deep knowledge about the spine and what steps to take to get it back to the way it should be. I highly reccomend him as a way to tune your body and keep you healthy so you can maintain a good quality of life. Thank you Dr. Pete for everything that you've done for me and my loved ones. read more

My personal trainer suggested that I talk to a NUCCA practitioner after noticing that my back and neck were out of alignment. After some research I found Dr Pete Tsiglieris at Advanced Spinal Care. This was a great decision and the treatment has improved my quality of life. Dr Pete spent over 2 hours on an initial assessment that includes x-rays and many measurements. He suggested an atlas adjustment. The procedure is not anything like what I imagined a visit to the chiropractor to be. There was no cracking and contorting of my back. Instead, he made slight painless adjustments to my atlas. For the first time I know what it feels like to have my head on straight, literally! Dr Pete is very knowledgeable and really takes his time with you to make sure your questions are answered. He sold me a pillow that greatly improved my sleep quality. In addition to his practice he also is a NUCCA instructor. This place is definitely worth a visit. read more

I've got to give credit where credit is due! And Dr. Pete is due some serious credit! After 4 months of seeing 6 different doctors and three different chiropractors, MRI's, X-Rays, CT Scans along with cocktails of medicines, ice 4/5 times a day including the inability to sleep more than 3/4 hours Dr. Pete after 1 adjustment was able to target the area where the pain was and give me some serious relief. After my second adjustment my pain and inflammation started to reduced dramatically. The scales are finally tipped in my favor and I'm starting to feel like I'm on the road to recovery finally after suffering for almost 4 months without a clear path to recovery in sight. The Nucca technique was very targeted and the treatment was very simple and painless. No popping, cracking, forcing. Dr. Pete took the time to thoroughly analyze my information and gave me his undivided attention while I explained what had been going on for the last four months. He also was able to get me into his office quickly and was very accommodating. The whole process was very simple and I would highly recommend Dr. Pete. read more

Was referred by my NUCCA chiropractor in AZ after I moved here in 1999. NUCCA deals primarily with the cervical spine, the upper portion supporting your head; as the head goes, so does the rest of your body. NUCCA chiropractic is very subtle manipulation, and therefore very gentle, but it works wonders; and Dr. Pete Tsiglieris is an extremely caring and thoughtful practioner. I wouldn't go anywhere else, and I'd give him 10 stars if it were available! read more

I went to a regular chiropractor for my neck issues. The doctor treated me for 2 weeks but I got no relief. Then I decided to go to Dr. Pete who is a NUCCA chiropractor. He took a precise x-ray and understood my misalignment. He applied precise force to adjust my atlas. I started feeling good after the first adjustment. I can clearly see the difference between NUCCA techniques and the techniques used by the regular chiropractors. NUCCA techniques are much more precise and safe. My advice is always going to NUCCA chiropractor. read more

Dr. Tsiglieris is not a typical chiropractor, he doesn't just crack your back and send you home. He does only what I need when my back is out of alignment, and doesn't charge me for adjustments that I do not need. It's easy to get an appointment almost immediately, and the prices are fair. read more

Dr. Pete Tsiglieris is a very knowledgeable and experienced NUCCA Chiropractor. The upper cervical spine is no place to mess around with, but you can definitely trust Dr. Pete to solve most problems with his painless adjustments or work on trigger points. I went in knowing that my atlas was off and that I had multiple pain syndromes in the right side of my body. I never expected that the TMJ I suffered with for almost 10 years would go away AFTER THE FIRST ADJUSTMENT. After that, the results just got better and better, and now I refer many of my personal training clients with various ailments over to Dr. Tsiglieris for special care. He's an honest guy who has turned me away many times because I held my previous adjustment. Most chiropractors will treat you regardless just to make a buck, but not Dr. Pete. He's awesome! read more

Dr. Pete is fantastic. I have had issues with my neck and shoulders for as long as I can remember and I have tried other chiropractors, physical therapists, massage, rolfing, acupuncture - the whole gamut. My neck and shoulders have always been so sore I'm always asking my fiance for massages - we both just thought my muscles would always be super tight. I admit I was a bit skeptical at first, but I was fascinated with the theory behind NUCCA. I thought about it for a few weeks and decided to try it. It sounds amazing (and it is) but I felt significant improvement within 2-3 weeks. A month later of weekly visits, probably 80% improvement for a condition that has lasted at least 15 years. My fiance says my muscles feel completely different and agrees that the investment in time and money is definitely worth it. Dr. Pete is also super personable and cares greatly about his work. So glad I was introduced to Dr. Pete and NUCCA! read more

Dr. Pete put an end to my chronic lower-back pain! I have been suffering from back pain for many years (mainly caused by tight glutes) but was able to get by with icing, Ibuprofen, targeted stretches and some Feldenkrais and core exercises. But about four weeks ago I made a wrong move during a rock climbing session that left me with intense pain that did not respond to my usual routine. Three weeks later the pain still was so intense that I had trouble walking from the parking lot to my office in the morning. My brother-in-law (who also practices NUCCA in the east bay) suggested to see Dr. Tsiglieris (since I live in Menlo Park) - and boy am I happy he did! The first visit took about 2 1/2 hours and started with the (for NUCCA) typical routine of X-rays and assessment of leg length, hip alignment and balance. After the X-rays were done Dr. Tsiglieris reviewed them for a while and performed the adjustment (which only takes a few minutes). He checked my leg length and took another X-ray to verify the results. My follow-up appointment was three days later and the pain was about 95% reduced. The glutes were still a bit tight but it was clear to me that my body had started repairing itself (which is a central idea in NUCCA). 1 1/2 weeks after the initial appointment I am (for the first time in years) PAIN FREE, even my glutes are not sore anymore. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Pete Tsiglieris. It will be difficult not to get "too wordy"... I found Dr. Pete on the internet in 2010, after once AGAIN my neck pain was getting acute. I began having problems with my neck in 1985! After that, I had serious acute pain in my lower back and hips as well, starting in 2000. At the time I found Dr. Pete, I had previously visited at least 8 traditional chiropractors over the years. They offered some temporary relief at times, but never did I feel that I was getting the help I wanted. When I researched and read up on the NUCCA technique, I was intrigued and interested. As a personal trainer, I understood kinesiology. It made SENSE to me that if the head was not in the proper position above the first vertebra, then of COURSE everything underneath would be affected. Compensation would occur, causing a multitude of problems down the chain. I gave it a try! When I first met Dr. Pete, I was immediately comforted by his calm and caring nature. He examined me and thought he could help me. It was the best chiropractic choice I have ever made! I slowly started feeling better and better. I had a couple bad accidents in my early years, and many years of overuse injuries... so I would never expect miracles! But what I got was close to that. Not only did Dr. Pete help to relieve the pain, but he was so very helpful with nutritional advice and exercise technique. He guided me toward the proper cervical pillow, the proper use of the Denneroll (which I use religiously), and I even followed his advice to "try" going gluten free! (I was amazed at how much less inflammation I have). I recently moved from California to Colorado, and I really miss Dr. Pete!! I have found a NUCCA doctor here who is pretty good, but I will never be able to replace Dr. Pete. I am so grateful for the help, guidance and friendship he provided me for 6 years! read more

I have been going to Doctor Pete Tsiglieris for many years and he is the best chiropractor that there is! He is is an expert in the NUCCA (upper cervical) technique and saved me from the neck, arm and upper back pain I was suffering after I was in a car accident. I tried many other things and other doctors attempted to treat me but nothing worked until I was treated by Dr. Pete. He took the time to explain what was going in on with me and so I knew what to expect when he treated me. He has helped me have a healthier life with a better posture and I continue to see him see to make sure I am in alignment. He really cares about his patients and is a top-notch chiropractor! read more

Dr. Pete T. helped me out after being involved in a small car accident about a year ago. He helped put my Atlas back in place and my lower back pain and neck pain has been dealt with as well as my balance and posture. Know I can really get back to training and working out safely and correctly. Thanks I highly recommend this NUCCA Chiropractor! read more

I've been a patient of Dr Pete's for almost a year now and I highly recommend his services! I've had neck and shoulder pain for years and tried NUCCA for the first time 15 years ago and I find it more effective than traditional chiropractic adjustments. Unfortunately, my first NUCCA doctor stopped practicing in the Bay Area so I had been searching for several years for someone with the same level of competency and effectiveness and I'm thrilled to have found Dr. Pete! I've spent a ton of money trying to find relief for my neck and shoulder pain and more recently, vertigo and tinnitus and Dr. Pete is the real deal. I've tried every specialist Kaiser has to offer, acupuncture, and traditional chiropractors and no one has been able to come close to offering the same level of relief as Dr. Pete. His prices are fair and he's not pushy trying to sell you things you don't need. He take a holistic approach to his patients' well-being and he also offers nutritional counseling. Dr. Pete is not only skilled and competent, he's friendly, caring, and an overall nice person. His office is neat and clean and Redwood City is centrally located for anyone living in the Bay Area. Parking is plentiful. I found Dr. Pete by using Yelp and all of his reviews are spot-on so I encourage anyone reading this who is having any kind of neck or back pain to give him a try. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Pete for a number of years. He was highly recommended by a gym trainer. I love the non traditional approach of a NUCCA practice and continue to go when I am clearly out of alignment. What a difference it makes! Dr. Pete is very knowledgeable in the wellness field. I appreciate this type of care and the less invasive type of treatment from a traditional practice. read more

Advanced Spinal Care has taken care of my family's alignments for a bit over ten years now. Dr.Pete has helped me better my posture and keep those pesky back aches at bay. read more

I am still going to Dr. Pete. He is now in Redwood City. I have had great results with sports related injuries. He allowed me to place 10th in the World's Toughest Mudder challenge because I was able to complete 45 miles in 24 hours without getting hurt. I could have done more but one of our teammates couldn't go on. Prior to the 45 miles, I had only done 18 miles. This would normally be a recipe for disaster. With the help of Dr. Pete I was prepared structurally. He also helps me recover faster from workouts. I have now recognized that whenever my hamstring and calf are tight it is from a mis-allignment in my neck. Dr. Pete can spot the problem and can generally fix the issue. Thank you. read more

I have severe spinal stenosis and Dr. Pete always makes my body feel better (less pain) after my office visit with him than before, regardless of whether I'm in alignment and I'm there for maintenance or I'm in need of an alignment. I deeply appreciate his amazing work. He has been treating me for the past 20 years. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Pete since 2002. I was bothered by constant back pain, which would not vanish. I gave up on medical doctors early in my quest to find a cure and went through numerous alternative treatments such as acupuncture, regular chiropractic, massages and osteopathy. Nothing helped. NUCCA was my remedy. I established a routine to visit Dr. Pete whenever I had health problems, not just back problems. Now, as I live in the UK a vital element of my health network is missing - NUCCA. There is no NUCCA practitioner in my area moreover there is no second Dr. Pete. It has quite some impact on my well being, that's why I make it a habit to consult Advanced Spinal Care whenever traveling to the Bay Area. Thank you, Dr. Pete for your services. I have not only improved my health I learned throughout the years about a balanced health approach. Sincerely, Ward read more

I had headaches for nearly 15 years, after a horseback riding accident. My neck was stiff and I lived in chronic pain. I tried different techniques and chiropractors but nothing fully relieved the pain and headaches I was getting. I saw something about NUCCA and it felt right to try. There are not that many NUCCA chiropractors around so I was grateful that Dr. Pete was nearby in Redwood City. He is very professional and knowledgeable. NUCCA is so gentle, I thought that it would be impossible that it would help, but it did. I have been going to Dr. Pete for over 2 years. The first few appointments relieved the pain completely. Now, I only go when I feel I am out of alignment. I seriously have no more headaches!! My only regret is not going to Dr. Pete sooner. read more

I have been going to Dr. Pete(his nickname)for several years and have been able to avoid any surgery. This has been truly amazing. I used to have flare ups and my body would literally be twisted for days. Since I have been going to Dr. Pete I haven't had any severe pain or relapses from spine damage. I also have scoliosis and his treatments allow me to lead a normal life. His gentle approach is much appreciated. I hate the way some chiropractors make the cracking noise which to me is unnerving. My husband and I both go for maintenance every 1-2 months. It is so WORTH IT. read more

Dr. Pete is amazing! I've had chronic back and should pain for the past 12-13 years. I've gone to numerous doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, and self-help yogo and stretching. But nothing has worked - up until now. What I liked about the NUCCA approach is that it is so scientific and is actually intended to keep you out of the doctors office. My past couple of chiropractors would insist that I come in 2-3 times a week with no "fix" and end in site. I've come in 3 times so far and Dr. Pete has already recommended that I come in just 1x week for 6wks. Then we would monitor. Dr. Pete really spent the time to ask all general health questions and to take very precise X-Rays. The initial appointment took about 3 hrs. He's given me hope that I can actually not hurt for the first time in 13 years! NUCCA has their own specific website which can give you more general information: http://www.nucca.org. I highly recommend this technique to anyone who has been suffering from chronic pain that no one can help. Yeah for NUCCA!! Dr. Pete's website is very informative: http://advancedspinalcare.com/index.htm read more

Over a decade ago my mother took me with her to see her Chiropractor. Reluctantly I came along expecting yet another bone cracker and generally had a very skeptic attidute. Then I met Dr Pete, a true doctor at heart. I ended up managing his office while going to community college. Not only did he take care my aweful posture, terrible head aches, tall girl syndrome slouching head down....I had had a riding accident years prior and every so often my hip would lock or just hurt like hell. ..it's all taken care of. In my early twenties I was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis. The modern western medical world predicted i'd be in a wheel chair by the time I am 25 and prescribed steroids, pain medications. While working for Dr Pete, he also planted seeds about nutrition, excersise, healthy attitude. ..which I used all the seeds Dr Pete had planted and it kept me on the right path. I am now 34, Have a very healthy lifestyle without depriving myself, practise skincare, have full range of motion in all joints and am certainly NOT in a wheelchair, DO NOT take any steroids, pain meds...only the occasional supplement when I can't get from food source what my body needs. I still double check every common doctors diagnosis with Dr. Pete. He is honest, grounded(meaning he doesn't float in the outer cosmos while treating you) a pool of knowledge, experience and kindness. The NUCCA technique is gentle and effective. Makes sense if you allow yourself to think about how your body actually functions. Dr Pete will teach you how to take care of your body, he can teach you to tremendously improve the quality of your life. I am not saying that he performs miracles, I am saying if you are tired of popping pain killers and ruining your stomach, liver and kidneys this is the office where you will find answers not a prescription pads. Thank you Dr Pete for all the years of sharing your knowledge and taking care of my familys and my well-being. I am truly grateful to basically have you as my primary health care professional and mentor! read more

This guy is as good as they come! I really appreciate the approach that there is no cracking and popping and Dr. Pete really takes the time to listen to you so he can address everything on your mind. When I moved away he reccommended a fellow NUCCA doc in my area. He's good, but I do miss Pete! read more

From someone who has seen MANY chiropractors over the years due to several car accidents when I was younger, Dr. Pete is incredibly talented, knowledgeable and personable. After discovering upper cervical chiropractic (NUCCA) about two years ago in Fresno (yes, Fresno), I knew this was the type of care I needed. After leaving Fresno and returning to the Bay Area I found Dr. Pete and have been very pleased with the care I have received. There is no "cracking" in this type of chiropractic, something that took some getting used to for someone like myself who was used to that. After about 6 months of seeing Dr. Pete, I am feeling better than I have in a long time. I highly recommend Dr Pete! read more

The NUCCA approach works better for me than any other chiropractic approach. Dr. Pete is really a model Doctor who focuses on measurement and root cause with very safe non-invasive treatments. read more

Dr. Pete is the very best! I've been treated by other Nucca specialists and he is the only one who actually has you rest in his office after the adjustment. He does more to assist your body in the healing process. read more

Dr. Pete saved my life. I had been suffering from severe headaches on a daily basis. I tried accupucture and other chiropractors with no lasting results. After seeing Dr. Pete I was out of the severe pain within a couple of weeks and I continue to improve. He has continually given me his time and has been very understanding of my circumstances. I have never been to a chiropractor that has been so responsive to my needs and questions. I am thrilled to have my life back and I owe it to Dr. Pete's skill as an NUCCA practitioner. I would highly recommend Dr. Pete to anyone suffering from headaches or chronic pain. read more