Chiropractic in Estepona: spine care for the whole family
If you are looking for a chiropractor in Estepona, at Centro Quiropráctico Puig we look after the spines of people of all ages. We see families from Estepona, Marbella, San Pedro de Alcántara and the wider area, with Dr. José María Puig Sobrino, Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) and AEQ member no. 1036.
What is chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a discipline focused on the spine, its mobility and its relationship with the nervous system. In Spain it is practised lawfully, though it is not regulated as a healthcare profession. If you want to understand in depth what it is, how a spinal adjustment works and what training a chiropractor has, we have a full page dedicated to explaining it.
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Why choose a chiropractor in Estepona?
At Centro Quiropráctico Puig we look after the whole family, from babies to older adults. Dr. José María Puig Sobrino combines international university training with an approachable style: he always starts with an assessment, explains what he finds and adapts every care plan to your age, activity and preferences.
Your chiropractor in Estepona
- → José María Puig Sobrino, Doctor of Chiropractic. Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.). AEQ member no. 1036. Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) specialist. Activator Method certified. Gonstead Technique. Cox Flexion-Distraction. Specialist in SOT Technique, Gonstead, Cox Flexion-Distraction, Paediatric chiropractic and Activator Method.
Patients from San Pedro, Guadalmina, Nueva Andalucía & Marbella
Many of our patients drive in from along the western Costa del Sol. Centro Quiropráctico Puig is at C/ Carmen Laforet 4, Local 2, 29680 Estepona, and is an easy drive from:
- → San Pedro de Alcántara: about 20 km, 20 minutes along the A-7 or AP-7.
- → Guadalmina: about 17 km, 15 to 20 minutes along the A-7.
- → Nueva Andalucía: about 27 km, 25 to 30 minutes via San Pedro.
- → Marbella: about 30 km, 30 to 35 minutes along the A-7 or AP-7.
- → Casares and Manilva: 15 to 25 minutes heading west on the A-7.
Why make the trip? Care is available in English, the first visit starts with a full assessment and a clear explanation before any adjustment, and Dr. José María Puig Sobrino works with six techniques, including low-force options such as SOT and Activator Method. We also see expectant mothers, babies and children, with techniques adapted to each stage, always alongside your midwife, GP or paediatrician.
Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 09:30-13:30; Monday to Thursday 17:00-20:00; Friday 09:30-13:30. Wednesday morning, Saturday and Sunday closed. Appointments on 952 791 996, on WhatsApp (629 637 367) or online.
Driving times are approximate and depend on traffic.
Chiropractic services in Estepona
Our centre offers chiropractic care for the spine, joint mobility, the different stages of life and general wellbeing:
Our approach: a care plan in phases
- 1 Initial phase: The first few weeks, with sessions closer together while we see how your body responds to the adjustment. At the end of this phase we review with you how you are feeling and decide the next steps together.
- 2 Stabilisation phase: Sessions become more spaced out. We keep working on mobility and posture and give you simple advice for everyday life: breaks, movement and your workstation.
- 3 Maintenance phase: Periodic visits, if you choose, to check your spine and keep up what we have worked on. We agree the frequency based on your activity and preferences.
Frequently asked questions about chiropractic in Estepona
Chiropractic is a discipline focused on the spine, its mobility and its relationship with the nervous system. The WHO recognises it as a healthcare profession in over 90 countries, though in Spain it is practised lawfully but is not regulated as a healthcare profession. The chiropractor assesses how your spine moves and functions and applies specific vertebral adjustments, adapted to each person.
Dr. José María Puig Sobrino is a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) from Cleveland University Kansas City and a member of the Spanish Chiropractic Association (AEQ member no. 1036). He has more than a decade of experience and works with 6 different chiropractic techniques.
A first visit to the chiropractor lasts 45 to 60 minutes and follows five steps: (1) detailed case history, (2) physical examination and functional mobility tests, (3) a clear explanation of what we have found, (4) first chiropractic adjustment if appropriate, and (5) a personalised care plan organised by phases. At Centro Quiropráctico Puig in Estepona, Dr. Puig (Doctor of Chiropractic, AEQ member no. 1036) chooses the most suitable technique (SOT, Gonstead, Cox Flexion-Distraction, Diversified, Thompson or Activator Method) after the functional assessment. No technique is applied without your informed consent, and we explain what is happening at every stage of the visit. If anything needs a medical assessment, we refer you on before we start.
It usually does not. It is a precise manual movement, of high velocity and low amplitude, applied to a specific spinal joint. The "click" sound you may hear is cavitation: small gas bubbles (CO₂) released inside the joint capsule, a harmless phenomenon unrelated to bone. Some people notice a slight ache afterwards, similar to after exercise, which passes within a few hours. For older adults, expectant mothers, children or sensitive patients, Dr. Puig uses low-force techniques such as Activator Method (a handheld instrument) or SOT (positional blocks), which adjust without any audible click or manual thrust.
We see people of all ages: babies, children, teenagers, adults, expectant mothers, athletes and older adults. First of all we assess whether chiropractic care is appropriate in your case, and the techniques are always adapted to each person's age and circumstances.
No, you do not need a medical referral to see a chiropractor. You can book directly with Centro Quiropráctico Puig in Estepona by calling 952 791 996. If you have recent medical reports or scans, bring them to your first visit: Dr. Puig will take them into account in his assessment.
Prices vary from clinic to clinic, so it is worth asking what is included. At Centro Quiropráctico Puig the first visit lasts 45 to 60 minutes and includes your history, a postural and mobility assessment, a clear explanation of what we find and, if appropriate, the first adjustment. Follow-up visits are shorter (15 to 30 minutes) and are priced separately. The number of visits is agreed with you after the assessment. For current prices, call 952 791 996 or message us on WhatsApp (629 637 367).