Just an update- years later and the original problem I had - a pinched nerve, has never recurred. I go back on occasion for minor things, always with good results, learning about why particular problems occur, and recommendations on how to prevent problems in the future (not to mention some interesting stories - he has many). Additionally, Kane has helped members of my family and friends many times, reliably. He is the first person I recommend when someone I know has a back-related problem and is serious about recovery. read more

Dr. Kane is a lifesaver for me and a one of a kind. I am somebody who has had really bad chronic pain most of my adult life. I have seen numerous doctors and specialists and have had all kinds of tests run on me, to the point where I wish something would show up positive so at least it could be fixed. I have come to accept that chronic pain is a part of my life and I just need to find a way to deal with it and to make it tolerable on a day to day basis. I was referred to Dr. Kane and he has helped me numerous times when I felt like I could not take the pain. He is able to quickly diagnose the root cause of my pain and been able to offer immediate relief. What I really love about Dr. Kane is that he does not over adjust. You get a full hour appointment and he mixes in soft tissue work and stretching as well. He also works on the whole body and not just the usual back and neck adjustments that other chiropractors perform where you are in and out in 15 minutes. I have been to countless chiropractors for over 20 years and none even come close to what Dr. Kane can do. And as if that were not enough, he is super nice and caring. read more

I highly recommend Kane! He teaches you about why you are having pain and helps you with exercises to alleviate it. I went to him after having my first child, I had some back pain from carrying her around all the time. He helped me to realize that it was more based on my posture than my sweet wee one (whew! good thing I didn't have to blame her). Also, I had some pain behind my knee that had been bothering me whenever I would run more than 25-30 minutes. I was afraid I was hurting my knee running and would have to stop. He gave me a series of exercises that I continue to do. Just last week, I ran 8 miles and it started to hurt, I wasn't sure if I would be able to do the run this week. I did the exercises and stretches and did the run without any problem. Yay Kane! read more

I am a dancer and yoga enthusiast. I love moving my body and always think that I know what I'm doing UNTIL I GET HURT. Dr Bixby to the rescue. This last injury that brought me to Dr Bixby was from doing a headstand incorrectly..Dr Bixby has helped me with both minor and serious injuries over 10 years now... He get's me back up and running in no time. Each visit I'm left thoroughly impressed. He makes it seem effortless. Dr Bixby YOU ARE THE BEST anyone could do for themselves!!! read more

I'm a Pilates and Gyrotonic instructor and ended up in Kane's office for the first time after I became injured during a period of heavy rehearsals. He identified my imbalances by a series of movement tests (swinging each leg to look at misalignments) and then he retested after applying appropriate adjustments. He methodically addressed my 'challenges' which allowed me to move again, fluidly and pain free. He does a form of soft-tissue release as well as some conservative and accurate 'cracking' to readjust alignment. After the adjustments he gives easy to execute 'home work'. He sets aside a significant amount of time to deeply work with his clients. This is quite unusual and valuable. Kane is an absolute master and I've been recommending him emphatically and consistently to all of my dancers and clients during the years I've worked with him. read more

Kane Bixby is elite among his kind. His abilities go beyond simple chiropractic due to his interest in spending enough time with you to detect your problem. He'll often educate you on how to manage and optimize with simple stretching techniques and then, of course, the sweet, crunchy release that we all long for... the adjustment! And what's more, could you possibly ask?? He doesn't seek to get you on that "I must crunch you 3 times per week forever" regime. He's interested in learning the nature of your pain and helping you, and it really shows. In all, I see Kane about 2-3 times per year. I come out feeling better and better educated about my body. Thank You! read more

Dr. Bixby is the finest, most informed, and certainly the most hands-on chiropractor I've experienced (and I've been to many). He gets into the heart of the pain, not just through superficial adjustments, but at its source, and then educates you in how to develop strength and flexibility after you leave. I recommend him to anyone who has sports injuries, alignment and posture problems, or for periodic tune-ups. read more

Dr. Bixby is an amazing and knowledgable chiropractor. He truly understands the anatomy, as well as the physiology, of the body. Dr. Bixby starts with really listening to what is going on with you, gives a comprehensive exam and then proceeds to help your body fix the problem. He actually teaches you what to do and how to do it. He helped me after major surgery get my alignment back in only three sessions. (During those sessions, there were a lot of instructions and exercises). He is amazing!!!! (Did I say that before?!) He helped my son fix a out of alignment disc in his neck that was creating numbness and pain in his hand. (Two sessions with instructions and exercises) Wow! He is so wonderful, I called him when my 4 year old grandson got a stiff neck and could not move it for three days. He came to the house, so my grandson would feel more comfortable. First he "worked on" my neck; then my grandson's bear's neck; then my grandson ( just a little to get him used to the idea). Two days later we brought him into the office, my grandson, let him work on him immediately and by the next morning, he was as good as new. Impressive! Dr. Bixby was recommended by one of San Francisco's top orthopedic surgeons - that, in and of itself, says a lot. read more

Kane basically saved my life, and he also renewed my faith in chiropractors. My previous experience was with a bone-cracker, who spent 5-10 minutes with me, cracked my back and moved on to his next patient. Kane is the opposite of that. Each time I've seen him it's been a focused, one-on-one session. I've described him to friends as part physical therapist, part deep tissue massage, part chiropractor. I showed up at his office barely able to walk with a pinched nerve in my back. Kane gave me a crash course in how the back works and how to fix it. In addition to doing great tissue work and adjustments, he taught me a routine of stretching and strengthening exercises that have really helped my back. His initial diagnosis was right on the money. When I eventually got an MRI, it showed exactly what Kane predicted it would. My physical therapist is skeptical about chiropractors, but when her diagnosis and treatment plans kept lining up exactly with Kane's, she said she had a lot of respect for him. Highly recommended. read more

Any elite athlete knows that injury is the worst thing that can happen to you. You do all the right things, but somehow, something happens and you're in pain. Kane Bixby is the one person who really understands the issues facing athletes and provides solutions for healing, as well as injury prevention. It's not just about getting an adjustment, he spends time with you identifying the problem through deep tissue work, stretch and provides a regimen of exercises to do on your own. There have been many times when I've gone to see Kane in intense pain, and walked out of his office pain free and ready to train again...and do well in races. He's a miracle worker! read more

So happy Dr. Bixby was recommended by a good friend Greg. He takes the time to figure out the root of the issue and how the pain can be corrected. I love that he tries to get you pain free with as few appointments possible. Thanks Dr. B! read more

I was a gymnast fro 15 years and saw many chiropractors as an athlete and since - none compare to Kane Bixby. He is knowledgeable and committed to long term health - not long term dependency on Kane Bixby. Repeatedly I have seen him for serious pain and in a single visit, I am both pain free and have a regimen to follow, at home, in order to stay that way. I've gone 3-6 months between adjustments and recommend him actively to anyone seeking relief and long term health. read more

I have never written a yelp review, but feel compelled to do so due to the extraordinary quality of care I have received from Kane Bixby. In summary: 1) Dr. Bixby is not a chiropractor, he is a skilled professional who draws on multi-modalities to provide specialized treatment. 2) If you have an acute or chronic issue you would like treated, I can recommend him without reservation. read more

I have been going to Kane for almost five years now. . . he's incredible. He has helped me with old sports injuries, helped me strengthen and correct muscular imbalances, and now he is helping me recover from a concussion and whiplash injury. He has gone above and beyond to provide support, making space for me in his schedule, and monitor my progress as the weeks go by. Thank God for excellent practioners like Kane-- he's a lifesaver! read more

Dr. Bixby has healed me a many times and always leaves me grateful. He helped me recover from a shoulder injury, a neck thing and several lumbar problems. He is an outstanding guy: great listener, very thorough and really knows his stuff. The most valuable part for me was that he listened to my concerns and gave me exercises I use to stay healthy in my daily life. Anyway, I would recommend Dr. Bixby to anyone wanting to get well and stay that way. read more

Dr. Bixby is an amazingly gifted healer and chiropractor, but his true gift is as much about teaching his patients how to use exercise and stretching to take healing into our own hands. My husband, son and I have all benefited from his wisdom and instead of becoming addicted to Dr, Bixby to fix us, we have a regiment of exercises that actually keep us from seeing him! He's about to move 40 miles away from us, but he's well worth the drive when needed. read more

Kane is an amazing chiropractor and different from anyone I've seen before! ( And believe me, I've seen a lot of chiropractors.) He takes the time to explain what's happening in my body and has taught me the exercises I need to do to be proactive about my recovery. In addition, he used my phone to video the process so I have a handy reference while I'm at home to review exactly what I need to do. I moved from SF to Santa Barbara but I make sure to schedule an appt. with Kane whenever I head to the city. Highly recommend him if you want to end your pain! read more

I'm an athlete and yoga teacher and I need to keep my body in pain free and feeling good for my health and my work. Kane is the best. Period. Incredibly knowledgeable, knows how to get to root cause of pain fast, and will help you in how to heal post-visit- with stretches and exercises. I am so grateful to have access to him here in SF and highly recommend him to anyone who wants to be in expert hands and feel like a million bucks after your visit! read more

Dr Bixby is different from ANY chiropractor i've ever been to. I scheduled an emergency appointment during a lower back crisis and in 2 sessions The pain was gone! Besides the actual adjustments, he takes his time teaching you "how to's" and exercises to do at home. He also shows you different stretching techniques and has an unique method of releasing tense spots. He genuinely wants you to get better, and never have to go back. I feel like i've learned inside information that other chiros never tell you about. Thanks dr Bixby for helping me get out of crisis and teaching me how to stay out of pain! read more

Kane is an intuitive healer. As a father of two and endurance athlete it's very important for me to live without pain. I have been seeing Kane for about eight years now and I don't trust anyone else. I was in a car accident several years ago and left somewhat immobilized. Over a 12 month period, Kane helped me get back to nearly 100% health. I am now competing in endurance sports again and living comfortably. Simply put - he's the best. read more

Had a session a week ago right after coming down the plane, Kane fixed my neck mobility range in no time while describing all the way what he was doing (bonus for the education tips). Highly recommend him. read more

Dr. Bixby has no equal. The first time I walked in to his office almost 10 years ago, I was in constant pain. Unlike previous chiropractors he did NOT suggest multiple weekly visits for many months but told me that I needed to do certain exercises along with his treatments to heal. He is straight forward and realistic. I saw him as needed and with less and less frequency. I followed his advice and saw him as needed. Today those problems I saw him for are all resolved. I go to him for tune-ups or when an issue arises. He always helps me with whatever complaint I go to him with. His expertise in combining stretches with treatment make him unique. He is clearly committed to patient health and healing. My life was greatly improved under his care and has continued that way ever since. read more

My back was twisted and I could barely stand up, let alone walk. I called Dr. Bixby and he saw me right away (I had to get driven to his office). He worked with me for over an hour - gave me great exercises, did some adjustment / massage, and I was able to walk out of his office. He gave me some exercises and suggestions how to take care of myself at home, which I followed to the letter. I came back a week later for one follow up visit, and felt great. Four weeks later I went on a ski trip, and was on the slopes 9 days out of 10 - felt great!! Dr. Bixby is a great healer, and works with you to ensure that you know what do to protect and strengthen your back over the long term. If you have issues with your back, I highly recommend that you contact Dr. Bixby to see him as soon as possible. read more

Kane Bixby is a Healer, plain and simple. He calls himself a chiropractor, which he is, but he's so much more. I went to Kane originally for a hip flexor problem that was so bad I was almost crippled. Through massage and acupressure, as well as specific stretches and exercises he taught me (and videotaped on my iPhone) I was completely better after a couple of sessions. Now, whenever my hip flexors begin to act up I go right to Kane's stretches and I'm back to normal. More recently, I went to Kane for chronic elbow pain exacerbated by kiteboarding and stand-up paddling. I had gone to my orthopedic surgeon with the problem but he offered no better suggestion than to stop doing the activities I love to do. Kane diagnosed the problem, massaged and stretched my forearm muscles, and gave me some lengthening and strengthening exercises for my forearm. Same great result as I had with my hip-flexor. read more

Dr. Bixby is the finest Chiropractor I have been to. As a professional Dressage Rider it is imperative that my body is working well and staying strong. In just two sessions I already see dramatic improvements in my shoulders- neck and upper back. He has given me at home exercises that are easy to practice and actually work! I highly recommend him to athletes and anyone needing to improve their quality of life. Thank you Jesse Mowry for recommending him! read more

Kane is wonderful. He is honest, professional, incredibly knowledgeable and an amazing person. He is definitely not the typical chiropractor. He spends at least an hour working on his clients (think of a very very deep tissue massage) and then about 90 seconds adjusting. I cannot say enough good things about Kane! read more

I was having back problems for almost a year when my boss recommended I see Dr. Bixby. Kane responded to my email right away and followed up with a confirmation over the phone. That in itself was already a plus for me since people are just not as responsive anymore. During the first session, Kane really took the time to know all about my back problem and health history before doing any adjustments. I really appreciated his thoroughness and I did not feel like I was being rushed at all. In fact, what I thought was going to be a 50 minute session took an hour and fifteen minutes, so that just shows how meticulous he is. He sincerely wants you to get better; he is not the type who will let you keep coming back just because it's good for business. He told me I only needed two treatments, and true enough, after two sessions, my back issues disappeared and he said I didn't need to see him anymore. I even joked that he turned my back pain issue to an abandonment issue. He is a man of integrity, which makes him a true healer, and because of it, I would recommend him to every person I know. read more

Kane is a true health care professional. He educates you about your issue, he adjusts you thoroughly, and he spends a LONG time doing body work, ie loosening a muscle that's too tight, stretching out a hip flexor, etc etc. He teaches you great exercises to strengthen whatever areas you're weak in. He's casual, fun, a nice guy, and overall he provides great service. What I especially like about him is he's an athlete, he bikes a ton, so he doesn't get all preachy about reducing your activity. On the contrary, he wants to restore you to health so YOU can get back on your skis or bike or whatever. 5 out of 5 stars absolutely! read more

Anyone seeking answers and not just a quick fix will appreciate what Dr. Bixby has to offer. He is impressively knowledgeable, a good listener, and counsels against short-term solutions. I sought his advice for a lower back problem. Dr. Bixby assessed my situation, provided thorough counseling, and customized a regimen for long-term care of the problem area. I highly recommend Dr. Bixby. read more

Kane is amazing! I was referred to him by the brilliant Josh Piagenti and Kane has made a huge difference in my life. As other reviewers have noted, he is unlike most chiropractors in that in the first visit, after his observation, he essentially teaches a self-care class. I have been doing the exercises and seeing him for the past two months. Not only is my back and leg pain virtually non-existent, Kane has prepared me to deal with the flare ups that will inevitably happen to an aging back. I actually think that my back will be stronger than it was five years ago thanks to Kane. His compassion and deep expertise has been a godsend to me. read more

I am an avid horseback rider and recently got into yoga to help loosen up some muscles in my legs. However, while trying to do some poses at home, I hurt my back which was a weird feeling for me because I had never had back problems in the past. It progressively got worse and I was really scared that I might not be able to keep riding. I could barely walk, let alone get on a horse. Everyone (including my GP) kept telling me that it was a disc injury and that I needed to get an MRI right away, possibly even surgery - I was so overwhelmed! Then I was referred to Kane and after our visit, I had a completely different view of things. Through some simple stretching and easy exercises, I left there feeling almost no pain. He is extremely profession and hands on. He explained my injury in such a way, that I actually understood what was going on with my body. He made me feel relaxed and confident that I could heal this injury on my own. I was overjoyed and would have gladly paid him double for what he gave me, which is my life back. Thank you Kane!! read more