I've been a patient of Dr. Balbon since 2022 and have had a really good experience. He's helped me manage neck pain, improve my general spine health, and recover from sports-related tendinitis. The care feels thoughtful and tailored to what I actually need. He explains things clearly and gives practical advice to help maintain progress outside the office. I've noticed steady improvement and feel more comfortable staying active. I'd recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable chiropractor. read more

Dr Balbon is an amazing chiropractor. I have been going to him for chiropractor care for 1.5 years, post motor vehicle accident. He is very attentive, great listener and very calming. Both office locations have easy access to parking. read more

Highly recommended!! Dr Balbon is exceptional at what he does. My work causes a lot of wear and tear on my body and Dr Balbon brings everything back into comfort. Dr Balbon's knowledge and experience comes through in his great work. My whole body feel better after my appointments. He has appointments six days a week which works great for my schedule and his staff is always friendly and accommodating. read more

I was referred by Kaiser to Dr. Brian Balbon I was in need for an adjustment for many years now and I was so happy that I've made that call. I was very impressed by him. He explained everything to me that I needed to know about my lower back /neck pain and is a good listener. i've been going to him now twice a week for the last month and a half, and I am very pleased with his hands-on work. I highly recommend anyone who has lower back /neck pain to give him a call. Good location in the Mission and easy access by Muni. Pancho Morales read more

Brian Balbon, DC, QME - Chiropractors Near Me - San Francisco, California

Nice staff and even better: Dr Balbon, the Chief in Command! Highly recommend it for those who looks for relief to your pains. read more

Absolutely miraculous! I had a really sharp low back pain after picking up my toddler, and Dr. Balbon put me back in shape in no time! I have tried several chiropractors in the past and I can tell both from the results I got in his many publications that he really knows his stuff. So grateful to him for fixing my back so quickly! read more

Great chiropractor! I have been saying Dr. Balbon since moving to SF in 2021. He provides excellent care and support with treatment. Highly recommend him to anybody seeking a chiropractor in the Bay Area. read more

Great adjustments! Dr Balbon really helps the pain in my neck and back. Easy to get appointments! Thank you! read more

Extremely rude, and he gives the feeling he's being bothered and annoyed with your physical there to get corrected. Every 4 min visit of actual twisting and pooping was identical, which produced no results. After telling him on the phone, I felt he was unprofessional and rude, my fee was doubled with "lists" made that were not requested and sent to my lawyer for collecting. He needs to retire and clearly does not enjoy his profession. read more

I've seen this doctor twice. Both times he seemed a little uninterested, especially when he found out my insurance was Medicare. Then he started grumbling that he never makes any money from Medicare patients. I find Dr Balbon unfriendly, I was extremely disappointed. read more

I must say I am blissed to have Dr. Balbon 2 doors down the hall of my suite! After trying numerous Chiro's within the same building and next medical building 2480... Prior to meeting Dr. Balbon - Although I do not have injuries or accidents but I do use Chiro twice a month for prevention purposes since I do not have the best posture sitting nor standing. With that said, I must have tried 6 Myofascia & Dozen of Chiro's in Mission District alone... So take it from me Dr. Balbon's style of adjusting back spine from "Facing Up" is by far the most "effective & comfortable & least abrasive" + His believes of one segment is blocked then other parts might need to be straighten - So rather then adjusting just the Cervical or Thoracic ... Dr. Balbon re-align the entire spin each time!!! Omg... Heaven!!! I'm so addicted to how amazing the "chi & energy" flow is afterwards I been seeing Dr. Balbon twice a week now for the past 3 weeks!!! read more

My experience with chiropractor care at Dr. Brian Balbon has been very healing. I was experiencing tightness in my jaw, neck, shoulders and in my body in general. Since my first visit with Dr. Balbon I began to experience progress in my condition. I am glad I followed the Dr's recommendations for a series of frequent treatments instead of one-time or irregular visits. I continue seeing Dr. Balbon at least once every month as part of my maintenance treatment and feel great every time after my visit. Great chiropractor service at both offices. read more

Frankly, this is a scam. He was more interested in getting me to set up my next appointment rather than listen to my issues. Additionally, I noticed that with each sessions that my overall time with decreased drastically. The last session was under 3 mins. He attempted to crack/release my neck even though it wasn't budging the second time. Warning signs there. Go at your own risk. read more

I've seen Dr. Balbon for over a year and it's 100% helped me manage my ongoing hip pain. The visits are professional and affordable. Highly recommend. read more

I went to Dr. Balbon because I had a pinched nerve which caused tingling and numbness on my right side. (Very painful) After seeing Dr Balbon weekly, my pain is gone and my mobility is back. He has done adjustments that are not common such as adjusting TMJ and my occipital muscles where I naturally hold a lot of tension. He will listen to where your pain is and will make adjustments as needed. I have been to a lot of chiropractors, but Dr. Balbon has been the best so far. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs a chiropractor. read more

I came in with some serious upper back pain that was getting in the way of my sleep and making me uncomfortable all day during my job, and in a few sessions I had so much relief. I've been going twice a week and, if we're being honest, not doing any of the exercises or stretches prescribed and I feel totally healed. Now, I'm continuing to go for maintenance and things are feeling good! They have also been great about accepting my insurance with Kaiser, which can be a bit difficult to find a chiro with! read more

Dr. Balbon is wonderful. I've been seeing him on and off for various aches and pains in my back and shoulders for the last few years. Recently, I've seen him to treat my TMJ disorder. Dr. Balbon has treated me when I had insurance and when I didn't. He's always worked with me on cost and made it extremely affordable for me to continue receiving treatment. He also always remembers me even when it's been a few months or a year since I've seen him. Lastly, I also appreciate that I can call and be seen in the same day, if needed. I really can't recommend him enough. read more

I am working Dr b on workers comp case and he is gradually getting my back and neck and everything to start cracking. I had a rotor cuff tear. That I am seeing him for. And as we're working on it discovered that my other arm is having some issues as well and were previously working on it right now. But he is doing really well with helping me. read more

The only person that has made my back feel remotely better in combo with soaking in hot tub, massage gun, tens machine, Pilates, stretching. If you have any nerve pain due to a disc injury you need to get regular adjustments by Dr. Balbon. When I forget to make appointments I totally notice the difference. $30 copay with my insurance makes it very affordable. read more

I'd been suffering with constant neck, upper back, and jaw pain for over 2 years. I would get frequent headaches, clench my jaw too often, and have difficulty working at the computer from neck strain. Now that I've been seeing Dr. Balbon for brief, biweekly appointments for over a month, I'm feeling enormous relief from headaches and tension in my neck and shoulder blade. I have much greater freedom of movement in my neck now. The soft tissue work that Dr. Balbon has been doing on my jaw muscles has restored their flexibility and comfort. With his help, I've rediscovered a resting state for my jaw that a night guard, massage, and jaw exercises could not provide. Dr. Balbon has a calm and gentle manner and I especially appreciate his professionalism. He is very experienced, does a lot of research, and incorporates a variety of techniques. He gave me some excellent exercises that are helping me build strength in my neck and correct my neck's reverse curve. I highly recommend him. read more

I've been visiting Dr. Balbon for almost two years now and he's great. The office is easily accessible via bus or Bart and in a great space. The office is a clean and professional space. Most importantly, My back always feels better when I leave there. Highly recommend his service!!! See him today! read more

Dr balbon has been very helpful to relieve pain associated with knee & whip lash injuries & only wish I would have seen him sooner & I know now there's a light at the end of the tunnel thanks to dr balbon's expertise! Since I've seen dr Balbon my neck has improved greatly & my knee pain has substantially reduced with minor swelling still but look forward to continued future treatments to continue feeling way better than ever! read more

Dr. Balbon has been amazing. I started visiting his office March 2019 and he has helped me resolve issues with lower back pain and sciatica. I feel renewed every time I have a session. His work plus the recommended at home exercises and stretches have made my chronic back and sciatica issues a lot more manageable. Thank you for your hard work Dr. Balbon. read more

I started getting pretty bad pain in my upper right back last summer. I had never been to a chiropractor before and decided I would give it a try. Dr. Balbon has been such a great doctor! I started to feel some relief from the pain after my first visit. We did 2 visits per week for the first couple weeks until the pain was pretty much gone. Since then I've been going once a month mostly as preventative maintenance. It's really helped and I feel great after each visit. The office space is nice and very clean. Patty at the front desk is also really great, she's very nice and always glad to see her on my monthly visits. I can't say enough good things about my experience with Dr. Balbon. If you've ever had any discomfort and haven't tried a Chiropractor I highly recommend giving him a try. read more

Dr. Balbon is an excellent chiropractor that I honestly do not think I could live without. He is fast and efficient so you can go about your day and juggle the work/life balance. I've been to many chiropractors in the city and they will try to up-sell you a bunch of baloney. This first thing I do when I've get new back pain or discomfort is go to Dr. Balbon, so he can literally realign my spine to the best of its abilities. I regularly go to Dr. Balbon at least once a week to maintain my spinal health. read more

Approached the appt very nervous and didnt know what to expect.... Dr. Balbon is now my fav person haha. Very nice and took the time to explain details. Highly recommend! read more

Dr. Balbon was great! I walked in initially for help with pain between my shoulder blades and unable to turn my head properly. During the introduction, I mentioned that I also had pain on both hips for many months. He not only fixed my shoulders/neck, but my hips too when I was told I needed physical therapy by my doctor! I visited both his Mission Street office and his Ocean Street office. Both are very clean. read more

Everything you'd want in a chiropractor. Very professional operation and reasonably priced. I had been having significant back pain after a recent fall and after a month of going to him 1-2 times a week, I feel 100% better. Highly recommend. read more

Dr Balbon has been really great to me and is currently treating a 5 year chronic pain issue that is or was out of control. I find him quite knowledgeable and also uses a less is more approach which is good for my issue. He office is understated for sure, but the quality of Care is good and his level of skill and precision on your particular issue is well rounded. I'm new to him and have Already had 15 or so visits. I'm a fan l read more

This guy's ok if you're a chiropractic novice. Me? I'm in the advanced-double-black-diamond platinum club. The dude bent my neck back in a rather awkward, extended and uncomfortable way, and THEN refused to actually do the full snapage. Its also kind of a creepy office with flies buzzing around the entrance and in a shady part of town. ITS SO FLIPPIN' HARD TO FIND SOMEONE WHO CAN ACTUALLY GET THE JOB DONE!!! UGH!!! I'll keep looking.... read more

I came in with a sharp pain in my back that was causing me grief for days. Dr Balbon was great. I left the clinic feeling like a new man. Went for a second check up a day or two after, and there was no pain left. I pulled something yesterday, again. I think it might be my 80 lb dog tugging on me as I walk him. Walking to the clinic now, with the confidence that I will be feeling better soon. read more

Dr. Balbon has been taking care of my back for about three years, and he's been great. He's gentle but effective and has resolved my various stiff neck/back spasm issues quickly. His staff is really nice, it's easy to get in when you need to, they doesn't try to upsell a bunch of stuff (or pull the "you have to be adjusted every week forever" rap that other practitioners trot out). Dr. Balbon is very low-key and a good listener. Oh yeah, and he and his staff are fluent in Spanish and English. His Mission Street office is a little shabby, and street parking is a pain, but his office does validate parking in one of the local garages. read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Balbon for I think four years now and I could not be happier. Every adjustment get me moving freely and being so flexible with my schedule is above and beyond any other chiropractors office I know of in SF. read more

I came to see Dr. Balbon after suffering some pain from a chronic neck injury that flared up yet again after working at my stressful and physical job. He worked with me over the next 8 months and helped get me back in shape. My back feels better than it has in years! I highly recommend him - he is very accommodating to your schedule and has two convenient locations. read more

I can't believe I have to feel like this, hopeless and still in pain after experiencing what it seemed like to me a careless and arrogant approach to healing people. Upon entering the office I was greeted my Patricia at the desk and she handed me a basic form to fill out in which I did at the desk since I have a bad foot at the moment and am unable to walk as easily. As I was filling out this form I could hear another patients entire session since the door was open and I found that inappropriate. I was a little unsure of the professionalism at this point but figured I'd get my appointment in to hopefully feel some relief too. It got worse in fact. I was asked to enter one of the room and from the very start this highly rated doctor was very cold and condescending. I was asked to sit on the floor to take X-rays and I thought sitting on the rolling chair next to me would've been just as good since the angle that my foot was placed on the floor it wouldn't affect it. Mind you I can't stand and am on crutches and not once but three times because the other X-rays weren't showing as well. The entire time grunting and deeply sighing as if it's my fault he did them wrong! We redid this proceeds of me getting up and down from the patient table to the floor which is not only painful but difficult to do. Alas the last ( X-ray #4) was going to be taken at my expense as my own copy, claiming "he was trying to be nice to me" in which I would think as a courtesy you can offer them with a price tag but don't with a tone like that and wording like that as if you're doing me favors for helping me when I pay insurance to get healed not reprimanded for using it. He didn't even tell me what was fractured when he did point out "subtle lines" in the X-ray or give me any clear advice on what to do. I then proceeded to ask what I was paying for because the first three times were his own incompetence not mine to obtain these X-rays and I asked "so you're final conclusion is a fracture?" Condescendingly he then responded "yeah a fracture..", I was very quiet our entire appointment and was fed up with him til the end when I asked for the nurse to come in. I literally was shaking and palms sweaty from talking to this man who was being so rude to me that I voiced it out to her. I told her "this doctor is making me feel very uncomfortable and he's being very rude to me so what can I do to get out of here? What do I owe you?". She let me know my fee and I was quick to leave before I started crying at the elevator. Worst experience I hope it doesn't happen to anyone else and don't you dare even try to comment and justify you're attitude towards people who seek to be healed. read more

If you want someone who cares and will take the time to help you, then Dr. Balbon is the doctor for you. I had been to many chiropractor before seeing Dr. Balbon, trying to get the pain in my lower back and leg resolved. Dr. Balbon took the time, listened to what I had to say and worked with me. Gave me exercises to do and after awhile I was pain free. Dr. Balbon is friendly, professional and honest. Dr. Balbon's care is consistently professional and compassionate. The office is very warm and welcoming, and the staff are very helpful. I have had back pain, and it is only Dr. Balbon's care that has been able to help without the use of heavy dury pain pills. I am really happy that I have been his patient. read more

Dr. Balbon is very professional and informative. I started going to see him bi-weekly in November 2018 and monthly at the beginning of the 2019 for adjustments and to keep my back, shoulder, and neck pains minimal. Dr. Balbon gave me a list of stretches to do in-between sessions, and keeps me updated on my progression. His services are highly recommended! read more

I first came in when I couldn't turn my head due to neck and shoulder stiftness and pain that wouldn't let me sleep. I found him on my insurance list. His office is so convenient and he fit me right in. And gave me some basic exercises for home. After seeing him twice I felt like a new human. Now for a couple years I come back in when my back and neck get messed up due to computer use. I highly recommend him. read more

DC Balbon literally saved my career! And I do not exaggerate. To explain, I am a musician, on tour with a very prominent orchestra in town (nameless for privacy sake, but my implication is clear), and was suffering at the most untimely moment, left hand/arm debilitation. After trying soft tissue massage therapy and acupuncture, I was at my wits end, and decided, why not try this mysterious (to me) science of medicine called chiropractics? After one session with Dr. Balbon I was shocked at how my seemingly helpless case of muscle pain, tension, and nerve issues nearly melted away instantly. Dr Balbon was very sensitive in balancing my particular need for full recovery with a performance fast approaching (the effects of an adjustment can feel a bit exhausting the day after, much like a massage). However this man is a total professional, of the highest order of expertise because through his intuition, communication skills, knowledge, and frankly innate talent, I am fixed! His office has state of the art equipment such as cold laser, electro magnetic therapy, and this amazing technique called, Gastron, which immensely helped my acute soft tissue needs. He was generous in time, listening, and explanation. Please, if you have any issue, or just want your body to run optimally, GO HERE NOW! I am telling all my musician friends. We only get one body so make sure it is in good shape and aligned! The world needs more professionals like him! read more

Went to my first session due to a back injury and felt like he did a good job. However, I felt like he was leaving out a lot that could have given me more help. He talked about stretches that could help alleviate the pain, but told me he'd share it with me only when I come back for another session even after I told him my circumstances only allow me that one visit. read more