Spiess Chiropractic & Kinesiology

I’ve been coming to Doc Spiess since August last year (2014) after injuring my back while lifting weights. Previous to living in Belmont shore I went to another chiropractor in my hometown of Corona. At that place they were all about volume. Get you in and out in under 10 minutes so they could see the next person. That is all that they cared about.
Dr. Spiess has a different approach. He doesn’t monitor his Unilocal reviews or ask you to leave feedback. Truth is, he doesn’t really care how the internet perceives things. He knows that by word of mouth, he will gain new patients. I got lucky and found him under my providers list for Chiropractic care. From the first appointment forward, I knew he cared. I had really good insurance which covered the 30 minute appointment. Even if you don’t have insurance that will cover it, seeing him once a month for the cash amount is completely worth it.
I walked out every time feeling way better, and cannot state how much I love this man for getting me straightened out.

I messed up my foot on a long hike a while back and one trip to Dr. Spiess and I was good to go.
His appointment was prompt, courteous and professional. He does run a one man show so frequently you’ll have to leave him a message but he gets back to you right away so don’t sweat.
If I need him again I’ll surly come back.

I had a surfing accident when I was 20 years old. I specifically heard 3 pops, then what followed scared me to death. I could hardly move, it took me 20 minutes to walk about 40 yards. By age 30, every doctor I saw (mostly orthopedics) just jammed pills down my throat (flexeril, naproxen, codeine, soma etc…). They would work for a few weeks, but the pain never left my body.
After an episode that left me laid up for 4 days, a friend of mine told me about «his guy.» He helped my friend with a rib that was out of place. My problem was not cured in one visit. It took a few years for my back to learn how to work the proper way again. He showed me stretches and exercises to strengthen my lower back. He also helped with my carpel tunnel, sprained ankle, and a shoulder injury. He is truly amazing at what he does.
As mentioned in previous reviews, he has such a pleasant demeanor. He’s very easy to talk with and is a great listener too. I still see him for a quick tune up every few months. The quality of my life is so much better today because of Dr. Spiess.
Highly recommended!

Dr. Spiess is excellent. I am very happy to have found him when I moved to Long Beach. He takes time with his patients and really adjusts the treatment to his patients. Great throughout pregnancy, also.

A few years ago I was overtraining, lifting too heavy weights and pushing past the limits of my body, enjoying the «runner’s high». I felt a twinge in my shoulder that began to radiate out to my neck and down into my ribs. Within a week I couldn’t do one pushup and and even had trouble lifting my arm over my head. My chest hurt for no apparent reason, sleep was becoming impossible. I even tried a friends oxycontin, and it only provide temporary relief for an hour or two until the pain became unbearable. At that moment I would have written a check to anyone for any amount of money to take away this pain. I finally went to a chiropractor that set a previously dislocated clavicle, but he couldn’t find the problem. I went to my GP and he suggested I get an MRI. But, since I didn’t have insurance he suggested a new Doctor of Kinesiology that just opened a little office next door. That was when I met Dr. Spiess, the man who saved me from unnecessary surgery.
So here is this slender, unassuming man with glasses sitting in a room with only a table and his desk and chair. When he pulled the chair over and asked me what happened and when, I knew I found someone who was willing to listen first before beginning treatment. After 10 minutes of listening to my complaints, he asked me to lie down. He started by running a finger down my sternum, and when he got half way down he touched a spot that was so painful, I almost jumped off the table. It was like a hot knife in my ribs. When he asked me to take a deep breath because he was going to pop the rib head back into place, I was more than a little skeptical. But, after I heard and felt a little click, at least half of the pain vanished. He asked me to roll over and found that the same rib was also out on my spine. After eliminating 75% of my pain, he then proceeded to adjust my shoulder and my neck. When I left his office with a list of exercises that I should do to strengthen the damaged areas, I was almost pain free and slept for the first time in over a week. After a few sessions, I was back to the gym and regained all of my strength and now have a greater understanding of my own body and the utmost respect for Dr. Spiess.
A couple of years ago, I developed plantar fasciitis after jogging on the beach. Back to Dr. Spiess for a re-​alignment. I wasn’t going to fall for all of that instant gratification BS on the internet. It took awhile and I iced my foot daily and continued to walk on the sand until the pain finally went away.
I refer everyone I meet that complains about some ache or pain or who is thinking about surgery to fix a mechanical problem. I’m 63 years old and train like I was 30. I’m sure I will be visiting the Doctor again. I go in for a tune-​up when I can, just to have everything put back where it belongs. Dr. Spiess is the best.

Dr. Spiess is incredible! Never have I had a chiropractor take such time, care, & effort in my overall wellness. He takes his time, and is not just one of those «crack, crack, crack, see you next week» chiropractors.
Dr. Spiess works with soft tissue as well as alignments. His office is clean & pleasant. He takes insurance (and deals with all the pain in the ass that goes with that). I highly recommend him to everyone.

Great Chiropractor! Excellent communicator, and caring professional. Very knowledgeable.

Dr. Spiess is a fantastic chiropractor! He knows what he is doing, and can tell you exactly what’s wrong and what can be done.
He’s very warm and friendly, not to mention has evening hours!
I’ve seen several chiropractors in the area, and none have been as knowledgeable or patient with their adjustments.

Great Chiropractor.
Dr Spiess is a great chiropractor. Unlike a lot of chiropractors out there, he takes his time, giving you a very specific adjustment. Not a «pop and go» adjustment, like some do. You don’t need to see him 3 times a week for 12 weeks like other chiropractors will tell you. His adjustments are very effective and seem to stay in place longer. If you have pain or health issues, go see him. I’m an Acupuncturist and I love Eastern Medicine, but Dr Spiess is the only Chiropractor I’ll let adjust me. I have complete confidence in his work.
Thanks Dr Spiess.