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Re: Chiropractor for kinks in neck and lower back pain (May 2005)
Dr. Jan Corwin is terrific. I have also been treated by Mylo Magtoto--he also is very good.

494 Hawthorne Ave. (near 32nd & telegraph)
Oakland, CA 94609 
tel: 510-654-8547 
fax: 510-654-9247   
Hours: M - W - F 8:30 am - 6:30pm   
Tues & Thurs      9:00 am-12:30  pm

Deb

2001 I'm 20 weeks pregnant and having some lower back problems. I would like to see a chiropracter but my health insurance, Health Net/Hill Physicans only covers one in the East Bay, Dr. Corwin on Hawthorne in Oakland. Has any one ever gone to him? What did you think? I would be open to hearing about any other chiropracters that specialize in pregnancy, but hope Dr. Corwin is decent so it would not be as costly. Elizabeth

I used to be a patient of Dr. Corwin. He is generally well regarded and at one point was a chiropractor for the Olympics. He has also taken care of some UCB athletes. I didn't really have a problem with him, but switched to Dr. Abby Irwin (on Lakeshore, 893 1577), who used to be in his office and also was an "Olympic" chiropractor. I just liked her overall approach better. Corwin was more reserved and clinical in comparison. While both have a wide variety of patients, both are also well versed in sport injuries. Martha

Regarding Dr. Jan Corwin on Hawthorn in Oakland - He is more than decent. I went to him for a long time with a serious injury about 12 years ago. He was very good clinically and was also very helpful and supportive. I believe he specializes in sports injuries. I'm happy to hear he is on the Health Net panel because I am finally going to be covered on my Health Net plan for chiropractic care and will probably go back to him. Donna

I also had lower back problems during my pregnancy and was referred to Dr. Corwin through Hill Physicians for chiropractic care. I thought he was perfectly competent and my back problems did improve under his care--I went from hardly being able to walk to just being uncomfortable! He recommended keeping up with my yoga practice and doing several specific exercises to help myself. I thought that those recommendations were good. He also has a special table to accomodate your growing tummy!

My only doubt about Corwin is that he had me come in for my 6 Hill Physicians-approved appointments and then suddenly pronounced me cured of back trouble when I had run out of appointments. I was certainly better at that point, but I think the rest of my pregnancy could have been MUCH more comfortable if I had had some continuing care...was this Corwin's fault or the insurance industry's? I really don't know. All I know is that he suddenly seemed to think I was fine when he couldn't get reimbursed for my care anymore and although I knew I needed more help.

I have heard similar stories about him from people going to him with non-pregnancy related chiropractic needs. Lea

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