I've been a patient of Dr. Akin at Valley Chiropractic Care for about 9 years now, and I truly can't recommend him enough. About 10 years ago, I developed severe elbow tendinitis in my left arm--so bad that I couldn't even pick things up without pain. I tried everything: my family doctor prescribed anti-inflammatories and rest, which I followed for nearly six months. But as soon as I tried to lift anything again, the pain came right back. Next, I saw a sports medicine specialist who referred me to physical therapy. After weeks of treatment, I still had no relief. Out of options and frustrated, I started researching online and came across Active Release Therapy (ART). Dr. Akin was listed as a certified provider, so I figured I had nothing to lose. From my very first visit, Dr. Akin was attentive and thorough. He listened carefully, gave me a full assessment, and told me he believed he could resolve my issue in 6-8 visits. I'll be honest--I was skeptical. After a year of failed treatments, it was hard to believe this could be fixed that quickly. But sure enough, after just 6 sessions, the pain in my elbow was gone. I was able to return to working out and even started competing in Spartan Races. Since then, I've continued to see Dr. Akin--not for injury, but for regular "tune-ups." Whether it's soreness from racing, posture-related aches from office work, or just the effects of aging, he always helps relieve my discomfort. Even my son, who plays football, sees Dr. Akin during the season to stay in top shape. Dr. Akin has truly been a lifesaver for me and my family. His knowledge, honesty, and effectiveness make him one of the best out there. read more

I've had ciática pain for about two years. In ONE visit to Dr Akin, my pain completely went away. My lifestyle completely changed after the one visit. Sleep got better and everything else. Very grateful for Dr Akin. read more

I've been to Dr. Atkins multiple times , usually just for keep up of my back and muscle health . But the other day I really tweaked my back at home , went to see Dr Atkin and boom I felt so much better !! I highly recommend!!! If you have back and muscle issues go see him !! read more

Not to sound dramatic, but Dr. Chris Akin gave me my life back. I was diagnosed with arthritis just before my 40th birthday. Nearly all of my joints were in pain, and I was walking with a cane. My rheumatologist recommended cortisone injections and possible hip replacement, but I was not ready to go down that path. My husband suggested I see Dr. Akin, and it changed my life. Dr. Akin also suggested I do an inflammatory blood test and cut out trigger foods. Initially, I was seeing Dr. Akin weekly, but decreased visits as my health improved. I now see him every 6-8 weeks. My pain is little to non-existent depending on the day, and I can walk on my own. I can't thank him enough for his care. He is phenomenal and truly cares about his patients. read more

Fantastic place. I had lower back pain for about 3 weeks and was miserable. Went to Dr. Akin several times and I'm feeling great. Dr. Akin's technique is muscle based and works! He explains the process well and is a genuinely good guy. He knows what he's doing. His staff are friendly and keep you updated on appointments via e-mail. read more

Dr. Akin has been able to help me when nobody else could. He is proficient and knowledgeable while delivering results, I highly recommend Dr Akin! read more

I have had two spine surgeries and recently experienced a back spasm. I have had a 10 pain level. I have had 3 sessions with Dr. Akin so far and all I can say is THANK YOU! Pain is not fun and I left his office feeling 50% better. He is a kind, genuine individual and knows what he's doing! 5 star Dr Akin! read more

I recently went to see Dr. Akin at Valley Chiropractic Care because I was having pain in my lower back. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and took the time to ask about my previous health history. After he adjusted my back, I relaxed in the zero-gravity chair until he checked in on me a few minutes later. This was my first adjustment, and I have already begun to feel the results in my lower back. I am very satisfied with my experience at Valley Chiropractic Care so far. read more

I decided to visit Dr. Akin for my back pain. I believe he listens to the patient well and gives good advice. But I did not have much improvement after scheduled visits and I am going to look for someone else to see. Also, I once was turned away from the office without seeing Dr. Akin, even when I made an appointment. It was due to their clerical mistake, but the office did not even apologize. read more

Dr. Chris is a miracle worker! He is knowledgeable, friendly, thorough, and a very excellent doctor. I go to him for Active Release Therapy, and it has been instrumental in my progress in dealing with my back pain and associated issues because of it. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Chris for any aches and pains you may be having at all. He can definitely help alleviate them with this technique. read more

I am very active and at my age now get all sorts of nagging injuries that crop up. I was very skeptical of ART and chiropractic care in general. But on many occasions, I have gone to VCC and the ART has worked very, very well. This is now my first stop when these things pop up! read more

After a 9 year hiatus from running marathons I decided to check my bucket list marathon(NYC) off my list!! As I increased my mileage my legs let me know I'm not as young as I was when I last ran long mileage. I saw Chris for about 5 visits and he was very instrumental in getting me to the starting line. He is extremely knowledgeable and skilled and teaches you a home program which is vital to recovery. I am happy to say I ran well with no issues! As a physical therapist for over 25 years I was a bit skeptical to see a chiropractor but I can say without hesitation this guy is one of a kind and I highly recommend him! read more

I've received half a dozen treatments from Chris Akin that used the active release technique. It reminds me of deep muscle acupressure, focusing on releasing muscles and muscle groups that are not moving freely. As a result, the spine and nerves are less stressed. This makes sense as pure adjustments to the spine (which Chris can do as well) may treat the symptom, but not the underlying root cause(s). I was suffering from moderate pain in my shoulders and upper arms. After one treatment I felt much better though there was some initial soreness for one night from the treatment. That went away after a day and did not reoccur with the second treatment. I tapered off until it seemed I had maximum relief for the effort. Further treatment, in my case, may have been a case of diminishing returns. I achieved much greater freedom of motion, had far fewer issues with waking myself up at night (and thus improved overall sleep), and felt less sore during the day. Chris has a very congenial approach with his patients that makes you feel comfortable with his process. He explains what he's doing and ensures he is not working muscle groups beyond your tolerance. It can be a little sensitive at times, but immediately feels like he's getting to the really tight areas. I highly recommend Chris' services and treatments. If like me, you'll see quick results from the sessions and won't receive any pressure to continue past the point where you feel you've gotten the most for your efforts. He is a great doctor and offers a nice service that few provide. Cheers! read more

One of my close friends suggested I go see Dr. Chris for some serious back pain. The tool that separated Chris from other chiropractors was his background in A.R.T, the gold standard in manual therapy. While most people assume getting your spine or neck "adjusted" relieves all the pain, it's not, and it's not getting at the source of the issue, the relationship between the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system. By attacking the muscles that are being over worked and chronically tighten, Chris helps restore pain-free motion into the muscle, and subsequently, the whole body. Most chiropractors would make their necessary adjustments and send you on your way, but Chris doesn't stop there. He goes a step further by explaining in an understandable manner the potential causes for your discomfort in the first place. Along with necessary training guidance and/or lifestyle adjustments that need to be made, or added, to help eliminate this problem in the future. I'm sure you could surmise that the help I received from Chris was nothing short of the best. One of the most intelligent and stand up human beings I've ever met. read more

Our entire experience with Dr. Chris Akin was outstanding. He has excellent patient care and bedside manner and is committed to spending ample time with his patients in order for them to receive the best care. My son is an active swimmer and water polo player and last fall he developed some alarming and strange issues involving chest pain and breathing difficulty. It ended up debilitating him, he was unable to exercise at all. After numerous tests and doctors appointments with specialists we were feeling discouraged and very concerned about his health. We were sent to UCSF for further testing and studies. We took him in to Dr. Chris as a "couldn't hurt to try" appointment. After 2 sessions my sons symptoms were going away and he was able to get back in the pool and swim again. He has completed all his sessions and is completely back to normal, thriving and healthy! We are so grateful for the time and quality of care we received from Dr. Chris. He really is a miracle worker! read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Akin's for two months. He has helped me completely get rid of my headaches and greatly relieved my lower back pain. His office is nice and peaceful. Relaxing in the zero gravity chair afterwards is always a treat. Schedule plenty of time for your first appointment. read more

I have been treated very successfully by Dr. Chris Akin. I was having extreme shoulder pain and loss of mobility. I am happy to say that I am almost completely back to normal. I found that he was attentive and friendly. Through the process I was given exercises and warm ups to do to keep advancing my movement. He uses the Active Release Method which is different then other chiropractic I have received in the past. His goal is to get you better and moving on, which I appreciate. This has been an extremely positive experience and if needed I will return again ! read more

I was referred to Dr. Akin for treatment of debilitating TMJ pain. Not only did his treatments significantly help my extreme pain in my jaw, he has also helped with my tension headaches, migraines, and back issues. I have always avoided chiropractors as I didn't want my body cracked and popped, which makes Dr. Akin's technique so different from any other chiropractor. He does an excellent job of relieving tension in muscles throughout the entire body while relieving pain. He is able to give me immediate relief of my migraines during and after treatments. Not only is his treatment very effective, he is a doctor that genuinely cares for all of his patients. read more