SC Sports Therapy

I’ve managed another chiropractic office (Armstrong Chiropractic) for almost 16 years, and Dr. Steve Adams is the guy we send our people to if we happen to be out of town or otherwise indisposed. We were fortunate to meet and work with him when our offices were under the same umbrella, and can happily give 5 stars across the board.
As a chiropractor, he’s OUR chiropractor!

Amazing practice, period. I came to Dr. Steve after seeing no improvement with another chiropractor and no good diagnosis with Kaiser. Because he took such care in talking to me first, instead of just throwing me on the table to start adjusting, I uncovered the underlying cause of my shoulder pain (severe tendinitis with calcification and fraying). You know how we’re always worried about doctors and car mechanics giving us the kind of diagnosis that gives them more business? This guy actually told me to go get visuals and consult a surgeon (necessary in my case unfortunately) before he was willing to do work on me. Now, I can pursue an actual solution, not a band aid. NOW, let’s talk about V (their massage therapist) — AMAZING! I’ve been blessed to receive many many massages in my life, she’s easily one of (if not THE) best. Come here without any hesitation.

I have been exceptionally pleased with the care i’ve received with Dr Steve. Wow, i just rhymed 3 times in one sentence, that’s gotta show some excitement!
I have been coming here for a few months for physical therapy for my knee. My first visit he gave me an evaluation, talked about my daily routine and my time availability so he could create a set of exercises that i would actually do. If anything else, this is something that i totally appreciate! I hate it when a doctor wants me to do something that i just can’t commit to!
Throughout my sessions, he also gave me chiropractic adjustments as part of my treatment which i feel really helped since my knee issues had a lot to do with my alignment. Dr. Steve is very encouraging, supportive and i feel like he really cares about my recovery. I’m not just a paying patient.
My therapy stopped for about a week right in the middle of everything due to a 7-​day headache that involved a couple ER visits, multiple pain relievers and finally a root canal. (Ironically, Dr. Steve knew my body was fighting something before i did, based on an adjustment me gave me that morning. So he pretty much gave me the head’s up.) Throughout all this, Dr. Steve continued to text me to see how i was feeling, and how i was doing. i have NEVER had a doctor so dedicated to his patients, texting me on his off-​time just to see how i was recovering from my ordeal.
Since i’ve started coming here, i’ve recommended him to a number of co-​workers. I plan to continue to see Dr. Steve for any chiropractic adjustment and/​or physical therapy needs. He is located just a block or so from my office so it’s pretty convenient. And since his office is within Crunch Fitness, i’m able to use the machines for my exercises. Also a plus!

Dr. Adams was amazing. I couldn’t stand up straight when I walked in, and I walked out straight as a board. Highly recommend.

Doc. Adams is great at his craft, knows his stuff, always has me leaving feeling tip top, and is a cool guy. Right away he makes you feel comfortable with the initial assessment and does well breaking down why, what, and how the problem happened and what to keep doing to fix it if necessary after an adjustment. Good guy with great charisma and passion for what he does.
I WOULD ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND DR. ADAMS.

I highly recommend Dr. Steve. He takes great care of his patients, is kind, thorough and uses techniques that have given my back and tmj great relief. I moved out of state last year and have made it a point to see him twice on my return visits to SF. I wish I was a patient of his from long ago while I did live there.
I should note that I had wrote a review yesterday regarding an unprofessional confrontation with my former chiropractor, Dr Peter Lewandowski. It was brought to my attention that they are not partners of SC Sports Therapy. Dr. Lew only shared a space in Dr. Steve’s office and this is the Unilocal page strictly for the office of Dr. Steven Adams in case anyone caught sight of that. A day after I wrote the review Dr. Steve contacted me immediately to make sure I was okay and to make things right as he was unaware of the matter at hand. I don’t live in California anymore but that act alone in reaching out immediately meant a lot to me. He genuinely cares about his patients and takes pride in keeping an honest and quality practice. I’ll definitely be back anytime I’m in town to make visits with Dr. Steve and recommend anyone looking for a chiropractor in the city to make appointments with him.

Dr Steve is the man. He knows both chiro and exercise, is strong enough to adjust a big guy and the admin Laura is awesome. Highly highly recommend.
Location can be confusing since its inside the crunch gym, but it’s a great practice!

Went to Dr. Steve for a few months while living in SF. I was so impressed with his knowledge, honesty and talent. He really was one of the best chiropractors i’ve ever been to, because he didnt just help my back while I came in, but he gave me valuable exercises to make sure I would depend on our appointments, but rather learn how to fix my own body. His assistant is the kindest woman, and she really went out of her way to make sure I was taken care of. Highly recommend !

Dr. Steve is amazing. He’s fixed my back multiple times after tweaking it in sports injuries, etc… I highly recommend him.

Really positive experience. Being visiting for a few years now and must recommend. Dr. Steve is very professional, with a physical fitness (as opposed to more «spiritual» or «clinical») approach that I really like. Professional staff and uses DemandForce, which makes appointments a breeze!

Over the past 2 years, the staff at SC Sports has helped me to stay in tip top shape, as well as guided me through a difficult rehabilitation following major surgery. After seeing Dr. Steve for several years, my interactions with Dr. Shannon and her staff was also up to a level of service i haven’t received with any other clinic. All of the staff at SC Sports has become close friends over the course of my treatment and I would have no reservations about recommending their office to anyone looking for the highest level of service in the city. A+++++++++

I can’t say enough good things and don’t know where to begin. AAAAAAAAA+++++++++++++++++++++

Dr Steve is amazing. I’ve been seeing him since November and have been getting better with each visit. Initially I had to go for adjustments several times a month but now I’m down to tune-​ups once a month. I have chronic back pain resulting from a serious injury almost two decades ago. Dr Steve is thorough and his adjustments are tailored to specific areas that need the most attention.
When I started going to Dr Steve, I was in so much pain that I couldn’t really work out. Under his care, I’ve built up enough strength to do just about everything I could do before. I couldn’t recommend him more!

I have been going to SC Sports Therapy for a long time now (around 5 or 6 years). I know Dr Steve and Dr Lew pretty well. They are not only really good chiropractors, but really good guys. They are always really helpful in treating whatever is bothering me, but also give advice on exercises I can do on my own to help to correct and prevent the pain from being an ongoing problem. I know when I make an appointment with either Dr Steve or Dr Lew that I am in good hands.

Dr. Steve is one of the best chiropractors I’ve ever gone to.
I’ve been going to him for monthly adjustments for over a year now. He’s very professional, knowledgeable and genuinely a great person. His staff is excellent too. I strongly recommend Dr. Steve to anyone looking for a chiropractor.

I’ve been seeing Dr. Steve for 10+ years. I finally learned that if I call him right away when injured, he can get to the root of things, analyze my movements, show me what’s up, give me advice on what needs to happen next, and get me HEALTHY again. It’s always a partnership approach. He’s direct about what I need to do, and what he can do for me. AWESOME!

Dr. Steve, woah, everything in a chiropractor and more. I have been seeing him for 2 weeks now recovering from a year of damage from a serial back cracker. He has completely transformed my life. I am under his care and I am actually able to work now minus serious pain. He will help you get back on your feet and actually teach you how to help yourself. This guy deserves ten stars times 100 :)

I have had an injury for a few months, within four visits with Dr. Steve I was *finally* able to work out and feel good doing it. He adjusted my back and knees and really told me what I need to work on to gain strength in in my work outs. Also, I have been able to contact his office and come in on the fly and make appointments a week or more out. I felt like I was with someone that really cared about me and my getting better and out in to the real world. He never pushed me to come in time after time after time. I felt my health and well being were much more important to me.
His office was not able to take my insurance but they really worked to make sure that I was able to keep coming in and get treated. They were really nice and worked with me. Also– his massage people are great– I had two massages, one younger guy and a nice younger woman there– both must be empaths! They knew where to really put the pressure and when to back off. I left SC Sports each time feeling 100 times better than I did walking in.

Dr. Steve is a real chiropractor and sports therapist. I am no athlete by any stretch, but he takes the time to recommend proper exercises to really get down to what will make me healthier and fit. The massage he gives before each adjustment is awesome. It’s not routine. He actually feels his way through your muscles and really works them for the best chiropractic adjustment at the end. I will be a long time patient, that is for sure.
He accepts my insurance (Anthem Blue Cross PPO) but of course, check with your EOB because everyone has their own unique plan.
The hours he keeps are great too. 8:30 AM every single weekday. His hours are predictable. His skills are reliable. I’m very pleased!

I’ve been seeing Dr. Steve for a couple of years now (see this old review:
), and every time I go in, he sets me straight, quite literally.
Contrary to popular believe, my back is not a wonderland, but Dr. Steve makes me feel like it is. He’s intuitive, knows when to use some traction and when to give it some muscle, and most importantly considers my health from a hollistic perspective. Oh yeah, he’s also a cool and funny guy, who you can tell just love the chance to help people feel better, one adjustment at a time.