Central CoastSpine & Chiropractic
Chiropractic care in Salinas, California
Honest exams. Clear care plans. A coordinated team of chiropractors, massage therapy, and rehab — trusted by Central Coast families since 2009.
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559 E. Romie Lane, Suite 204, Salinas, CA 93901
Get DirectionsPhone: (831) 555-0119
Email: hello@centralcoastchiro.com
Office Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Why Central Coast
We're a locally owned Salinas practice — not a franchise, not a hospital system, not a volume clinic. Every decision about your care is made by the doctor examining you, based only on what your case needs. That independence is why our care plans have defined goals and end dates, our pricing is posted up front, and nobody will ever pressure you into an open-ended contract.
Back and neck problems rarely have a single cause, so we don't treat them with a single tool. Our doctors of chiropractic, licensed massage therapist, and corrective-exercise programming work from one shared care plan under one roof. Whether your case calls for gentle adjustments, spinal decompression, or soft-tissue therapy, every visit builds on the last.
For over 15 years, Salinas Valley families and ag-industry workers have brought us the cases that didn't get better on their own — chronic low back pain, disc injuries, stubborn sciatica, and post-accident whiplash. We know when chiropractic care is the answer, and just as importantly, we know when it isn't and will refer you to the right specialist.
The founder of Central Coast Spine & Chiropractic
Patients know Dr. Salazar for unhurried visits and plain-language explanations. Local physicians, PTs, and attorneys refer to him for careful documentation and honest case selection.
Raised in a Salinas farmworking family, he watched relatives push through back pain for decades because care felt out of reach. That's why this clinic posts its prices and answers the phone in Spanish.
After his D.C. degree and California licensure, he pursued additional coursework in rehabilitation and non-surgical spine care — the foundation for the clinic's exercise-driven approach.
He opened Central Coast Spine & Chiropractic with one adjustment table and a promise: real exams, honest answers, and no sales pitches. The team has grown; the promise hasn't changed.
Thousands of patient visits later, his experience spans everything from first-adjustment nerves to complex disc cases — and the judgment to know which is which.
From intake forms to home-exercise sheets, everything at the clinic is available in English and Spanish — because care you can't fully understand isn't really care.
Experience. Honesty. Results you can feel.
Every care plan at Central Coast is built by a doctor and carried out by a coordinated team — chiropractic, massage therapy, decompression, and corrective exercise under one roof on Romie Lane.
Restoring comfort, mobility & work-ready strength
Our patients pick lettuce, drive trucks, teach classrooms, sit through commutes on the 101, and chase grandkids on weekends. Many arrive after months — sometimes years — of pain they assumed they just had to live with. Others come the week after a car accident, worried and sore, not knowing what to do first.
Wherever you're starting from, the process is the same: a real exam, a plain-language explanation of what's wrong, and a care plan with a defined goal and transparent pricing. If we're not the right tool for your case, we'll tell you at the first visit and point you to who is.
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Everything you need in one coordinated place
Core carePrecise, doctor-delivered spinal and joint adjustments to relieve pain, restore motion, and keep you moving well.
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Non-surgicalComputer-controlled traction that gently relieves pressure on discs and nerves — a non-surgical option for disc-related pain.
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Insurance billedSame-week appointments after a crash, documented care for your claim, and billing direct to auto insurance or attorney lien.
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AthletesAdjustments plus real rehab programming — strength, mobility, and return-to-play plans for athletes of every level.
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With MariaClinical deep tissue and myofascial release that works with your adjustment plan — targeted treatment, not just relaxation.
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Free screeningPosture screenings, ergonomic coaching, and corrective exercise plans that fix the habits driving your pain.
Learn moreIn their own words
“Ten years of lower back pain from working packing lines, and Dr. Salazar is the first person who actually explained what was going on. Three weeks in I could sleep through the night again.”
“Herniated disc, told I might need surgery. Tried the decompression program with Dr. Marsh first — twelve sessions later my leg pain is gone. Worth every mile of the drive.”
“They got me in the same week after my car accident, handled all the insurance paperwork, and never once made me feel rushed. My neck is finally back to normal.”
“Dr. Fuentes rebuilt my shoulder after a surfing injury with adjustments plus a band program I could actually stick to. I'm back in the water and stronger than before.”
“I was nervous about my first adjustment ever. They walked me through every step, started gentle, and the headaches I'd had for months faded within a few visits.”
Not sure where to start?
Neck pain, stiffness, and pain that radiates into the shoulders or arms often trace back to cervical joints that have stopped moving well — from posture, injury, or a crash. We combine gentle cervical adjustments with soft-tissue work and posture correction to address the cause, not just the symptom.
Many recurring headaches — especially tension-type and cervicogenic headaches — begin in the neck and upper back. If yours cluster at the base of the skull, behind the eyes, or after long desk days, a cervical exam is often the missing step. Many patients see meaningful relief within a few weeks of care.
Upper-back tightness, burning between the shoulder blades, and shoulder pain frequently come from a mix of joint restriction and overworked muscle — the classic desk-and-driving pattern we see across the Salinas Valley. Care usually pairs adjustments with targeted soft-tissue therapy.
Low back pain is the most common problem we treat — from lifting injuries and long shifts on your feet to herniated discs and sciatica. Depending on your exam, care may include adjustments, spinal decompression, and a short corrective-exercise plan to keep the relief.
Hip and pelvic pain often involves the sacroiliac joints — the two large joints connecting your spine to your pelvis — along with tight hip flexors and glutes. We assess the whole chain, since hip problems and low-back problems almost always travel together.
Knees usually hurt because of what's happening above and below them — hips, ankles, and movement habits. Our sports-rehab approach treats the painful knee and corrects the mechanics that overloaded it, whether you're a runner, a fieldworker, or on your feet all day.
Repetitive-strain problems — carpal tunnel symptoms, tennis elbow, wrist pain from packing, pruning, or keyboard work — respond well to a combination of joint work, soft-tissue therapy, and simple ergonomic changes. We also screen the neck, since nerve symptoms in the hand often start there.
Foot and ankle pain limits everything else you do. From plantar-fascia pain and old ankle sprains that never fully healed, our exam looks at the foot itself plus the way you stand and walk — then treats both with joint work, soft tissue, and strengthening.
Expert care for common & stubborn problems
From everyday low back pain to disc injuries and post-accident whiplash, our team treats the full range of musculoskeletal conditions that respond to conservative, non-surgical care. And when your exam suggests something beyond our scope, we refer you promptly — with your records and imaging organized.
View All ConditionsPersonalized care, every step
Your first visit is a conversation and a hands-on exam — history, movement testing, and orthopedic checks. No treatment happens until we understand what's actually going on.
You leave with a clear diagnosis in plain language, a care plan with a defined goal and timeline, and exact pricing. If chiropractic isn't the right tool for your case, we say so and refer you.
Doctors, massage therapy, decompression, and corrective exercise work from one shared plan — so every visit builds on the last instead of starting over.
As pain resolves, visits taper and home exercise takes over. Re-checks confirm you're holding your progress, and maintenance care is always your choice — never a requirement.
Proudly serving the Central Coast
From our office on Romie Lane — in the heart of Salinas' medical corridor, minutes from the hospital district — we care for patients across the Salinas Valley and Monterey Bay area.
If you're living with back pain, neck pain, headaches, or an injury that isn't healing on its own, Central Coast Spine & Chiropractic is ready to help. Since 2009, our Romie Lane clinic has combined doctor-delivered adjustments, non-surgical spinal decompression, clinical massage therapy, and corrective exercise into care plans with clear goals and honest prices — in English and in Spanish. Whether you were rear-ended on the 101 last week or you've been stretching the same stubborn sciatica for years, it starts with a real exam and a straight answer. Take the first step today.
