Chiropractic care for your back in Estepona
Back discomfort is very common: it is estimated that up to 8 in 10 people will have it at some point in their lives. Sustained postures, poor lifting technique, a sedentary lifestyle and periods of tension often play a part. At Centro Quiropráctico Puig in Estepona, Dr. José María Puig (D.C. from Cleveland University Kansas City, AEQ member no. 1036) always starts with a full functional assessment of the spine and, if chiropractic care is appropriate for you, proposes it with specific vertebral adjustments and low-force techniques such as Cox Flexion-Distraction. He has spent over a decade looking after patients from Estepona, Marbella and the wider western Costa del Sol.
Why does your back hurt?
Back discomfort rarely shows up overnight. It usually has to do with small things adding up: sustained postures, repeated strain, periods of tension and a lack of movement. These are the situations we see most often at our Estepona centre: long hours at a desk with the head pushed forward, lifting badly (gardening, moving house, carrying children), pregnancy and the post-partum period, padel, golf or running without enough rest, a mattress or pillow that does not suit you, and the mix of an active outdoor life with long working days that is so typical of the Costa del Sol.
When to see your doctor first
Some aches pass on their own, but certain signs should be assessed by a doctor before any chiropractic care: pain that travels to the buttock, leg or foot; tingling, numbness or loss of strength in a limb; pain that wakes you at night or does not ease with rest; pain after a fall or a knock; or pain that has lasted more than two weeks without improving. At Centro Quiropráctico Puig in Estepona we review your history at the first visit and, if anything needs a medical assessment, refer you on before we start.
How we choose the technique
No two people and no two backs are the same, which is why Dr. Puig works with six different techniques and chooses the one that suits you best. For the lower back, if you are after a precise adjustment we often combine Gonstead with the Activator Method in more sensitive areas. When the assessment points to the pelvis and the sacroiliac joint, SOT (Sacro Occipital Technique) is our first choice: it works with blocks and breathing, without high-velocity manipulation. If you prefer to avoid the manual adjustment, or your medical reports advise it, Cox Flexion-Distraction gently mobilises the lower back on an articulated table. And for the neck and upper back, which take a lot of load from office posture, we combine Diversified with Thompson Drop so as not to force the joint.
Our chiropractic approach in Estepona
The first visit always starts by listening to you: your history, what eases and what worsens your discomfort, what your day looks like and what medical reports you have. Then I carry out a full functional assessment of your spine: mobility tests, specific palpation, a postural exam and basic orthopaedic and neurological tests where needed. Before any adjustment, I explain what I have found and the plan I propose. Only when you understand it and agree do we begin. That transparency is at the heart of everything we do at Centro Quiropráctico Puig.
How many sessions will I need?
The honest answer is that it depends on each person. What we can tell you is how we organise the plan. In the initial phase (the first few weeks) sessions are closer together while we see how your body responds to the adjustment. In the stabilisation phase we space them out and give you posture and movement advice for everyday life. The maintenance phase is optional: periodic visits to check your spine and keep up what we have worked on. We review the plan with you every few sessions and, if we do not see reasonable progress, we will tell you and look at other options.
What you can expect from us
We will not promise you results: every body responds differently. What you can expect is a full assessment, clear explanations of what we see and what we propose, techniques adapted to your age, activity and preferences, a plan we review with you, and a referral to your doctor or another professional when that is what you need.
We look after the whole Costa del Sol
Centro Quiropráctico Puig is based in Estepona and looks after patients from Estepona, Marbella, San Pedro de Alcántara, Manilva, Casares and Benahavís. A large part of our patients come from the British and European community on the coast, so we offer care in English with the same level of attention. If you would like us to assess your back, book by phone, on WhatsApp or online.
Find out how we work in our chiropractic spine care service: functional assessment, posture and adapted techniques.
Frequently asked questions about back pain
They are different professionals. If your pain is severe, came on after a knock or comes with tingling, loss of strength or other symptoms, your first port of call is your doctor. The chiropractor assesses the mobility and function of the spine and works with vertebral adjustments. At Centro Quiropráctico Puig in Estepona, if we see that you need a medical assessment, we refer you on.
We cannot give you a timescale in advance: it depends on each person, how long you have had the discomfort and how your body responds. After the first assessment we propose a phased plan and review it with you every few sessions. If we do not see reasonable progress, we will tell you and look at other options.
Yes. Centro Quiropráctico Puig is at C/ Carmen Laforet 4, Local 2, Estepona (29680). Dr. José María Puig Sobrino is a Doctor of Chiropractic and AEQ member no. 1036. We are open Monday to Friday. Book an appointment on 952 791 996.
If you would like us to assess your back, book your first visit at Centro Quiropráctico Puig in Estepona: we will explain what we see and what we propose. Call 952 791 996 or book online.