I've been seeing Dr. German for a pretty severe middle-back injury after throwing my back out at work, and after several visits I can honestly say I've been very impressed. He always takes the time to explain what he's doing and why, and he gives excellent advice on what I should do between appointments to help my recovery. He has a positive, reassuring personality that immediately puts you at ease. I also appreciate that he doesn't overpromise or claim miracles. He simply provides effective treatment, and I feel noticeably better after every session. The biggest challenge is that my physically demanding job keeps aggravating the injury before it can fully heal, but it's obvious that Dr. German knows exactly what he's doing. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an honest, knowledgeable, and skilled chiropractor. read more

I made an appointment to visit Carl German due to joint and back pain. Carl had a wealth of information and really educated me on a lot of the issues I was having. He showed me how my shoes were wearing improperly and how my gait was contributing to that specific wear pattern. You can also tell Carl is very passionate about his trade and really enjoys educating people on chiropractic issues. I plan to use him in the future for all my chiropractic needs. read more

Dr. German is one of the best chiropractors I've ever seen. I have a reverse curvature of my neck from a car accident several years ago and a history of migraines, so I need adjustments often. I have been to many chiropractors in the San Jose area. He stands out with his kindness, practical approach, and vast knowledge about physiology, which he explains in easy-to-understand terms. I have seen him for years and never once felt rushed. I moved out of California 4 years ago but return to visit sometimes. When I go back, I schedule an appointment with Dr. German! I have recommended my family, work colleagues, and friends; and they are equally as happy with the service. read more

Carl is an amazing chiropractor. Since my first experience he has been very attentive to my needs and problems, and he really takes the time to learn about me and educate me on the biological science behind my physical issues. Im grateful for his help, I've seen improvement after every single visit, which I can't say about all chiropractors. He and his wife are super friendly, they're professional and they really care about the well-being of their patients. As long as I'm around and need his help, I'm going to Carl! read more

He knows what he is doing and saying. My go to chiropractor to help me whenever I have a back problem. He got me healed so many times and quickly by his adjustments and advice. Also, his wife gives massages to go along with the adjustments. read more

Very practical treatment, focuses on addressing causes of pain, stiffness, etc. Explains things like you expect a doctor to do, inspiring trust. He will help you understand why you're having a problem, and how his craft helps with it. Very big fan of his practice. read more

I was referred to Dr. German by my soon-to-be running coach because I was experiencing pain in my knees and ankles when I ran. As a newbie runner training for a half-marathon (coming up in 6 weeks, yikes!), I wanted to get looked at asap before I continued any further. Dr. German is AWESOME. He sat down with me for a full hour in this initial assessment and walked me through the foot anatomy, how our body works when we run and move, and showed me self-massage, stretching, and safe-movement techniques. He also, of course, did an assessment on my body and explained very thoroughly why I was feeling the pain that I'm feeling. Oh! and he also looked into my shoes and the bottom of my running shoes to assess the wear and tear from there - very cool! (He'll ask you to bring your running shoes in if you are a runner). He explained that most of my therapy begins in the home and suggested some tools I could purchase (foam roller, self-massage stick, frozen water bottle, Arnica), to ease and prevent future pain. He didn't push hard on his own services which I really liked. It's incredibly clear that this man loves running and loves what he does. Dr. German lights up when explaining body mechanics and truly wants you to be educated about why you're feeling the way you feel. Consider me a Dr. German enthusiast! Unfortunately for me, he's all the way down in San Jose (a 45 minute drive from where I live). But at only $50 an adjustment, I would consider him well worth the drive! read more

Best Chiropractor, Dr. German is very friendly, knowledgeable and informative with questions I have asked. I have been dealing with back problems and pain for many years, since I have been going to Dr. German my ailments and quality of life has improved greatly. A Big Big Thanks to You Dr. German. read more

Carl German Chiropractic - Chiropractors Near Me - San Jose, California

Dr. German is so experienced, knowledgeable and extremely personable that he really put me at ease. I was in so much pain when I threw out my back and he fixed me right up within a couple of appointments. He is also very accessible. If you have any concerns you can call him after hours and he's actually glad that you called. How often can you say that? Can't recommend him or his wife Sabrina (for massage) high enough. read more

Video of Dr. German giving a talk about Running form and injury prevention https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1SYOGrqD2g read more

Have been going to Dr. German for the last 12 years, but experience always have been wonderful. Carl would always "fix" that something that "broke" and recommend the best way to rehab that something. Having tried others, I keep coming back to Carl for a quick fix. read more

There is only one person I will go to before/after seeing a doctor for my injuries and that is Carl. Once when I broke my ankle, I went to Urgent Care and a Surgeon but I could tell something wasn't right and no one would address it so I did what needed to be done. I went to Carl with my x-rays and had him look at my foot, I couldn't even move my toes (0% mobility) much less use the boot air cast given to me! He reviewed the notes, x-rays, and my current state of mobility. With only about 3 small adjustments I had 80% range of motion back (20% built back up when my tendons healed with time and PT). read more

If you took the time to read what others wrote they are dead on! Dr. German is not only a master at his craft, but also an amazingly charismatic and passionate guy - all around great guy. He doesn't just "adjust" you, he also educates you. He is patient in listening to what you have to say and thoughtful in his respond. I've been to a half dozen other chiropractors in my life and I feel I've found the best with Dr. German. He's never been pushy about more appointments and he's been incredibly forgiving and flexible with last minute changes to my work schedule. He runs his office efficiently, but the real reason to visit Dr. German is I trust that he knows he is he talking about and doing. read more

Have been going to Dr German for about 5 months as he is one of the doctors who I met through our running team, San Jose Fit. He isn't just knowledgeable about chiropractics. Add to his repertoire experience with nutritional products, thorough knowledge of correct taping, and the mine of an athlete. This makes a difference, because I receive support beyond just an adjustment. He helped me through a number of issues this training season - arch, ankle, shins, and hips. This coming from a runner who dealt with knee issues for years and had knee surgery 10 years ago, and advised that I'd never run again. He focuses on the heart of the problem, which generally isn't the knee (or so he says about 80% of knee issues). I made it through thousands of miles running this year without any knee problems. If you regularly see a chiropractor, I recommend purchasing 10 prepaid appointments for $400, which brings the price down from $50 a visit to $40. If you're an athlete, you know you will get your money's worth. Call them about the insurance issue. While they don't take insurance, they can give you printouts and if your insurance covers chiropractic care, you can get reimbursed. I've also had the massage therapy by his wife who found tight spots that I didn't even know were tight. She knows her stuff and this isn't the typical "light massage" approach from a typical chiropractic office that pushes massage (been there, done that). She is also a runner and knows how to deeply stretch problem areas as well as recommend stretches that will help you keep a tight spot loose. read more

Though I still love Dr. Carl, I realized our sessions got stale, his office needs a little updating and I need some treatments to move me past feeling great and towards healing full time. I still stand by my first review, he has done wonders in my initial progress and helping me when other doctors and physical therapists didn't. read more

When I walked into Dr. German's office in mid-October, I had misaligned my back in 3 places from over-zealous weight lifting & marathon running. He trains with my marathon running group, which is key to me because I was definitely looking for a chiro who can quickly "set me straight" and get me back out on the trails again. He always makes me laugh, has been very patient in explaining & drawing diagrams of my bad back/foot, is calm, friendly, and very professional. I'd highly recommend Dr. German to anyone, but especially athletes (don't let you nagging problems get worse!) read more

I have not seen Dr. German for chiropractic needs but have been going to Sabrina German, his wife and the massage therapist for years now. Every time I go, I feel so much better when I leave. Sabrina is very professional and knows just where and how to get the tight spots and knots out. Not only that, but the place is clean and very comfortable and unlike the hundreds of other places I have gone to for massages, Sabrina never rushes or I never feel rushed. She always gets through the whole body even after spending longer time on troubled areas. Occasionally I may get gift cards or splurge at day spas, but I always return to Sabrina for the best massage I know I can expect. read more

Great clinic - Dr German and his wife Sabrina are very professional, and are a great team. I usually try to get an adjustment and massage combo, when I can. Sabrina is an awesome therapist. I highly recommend this clinic. They don't have any fancy or very new equipment, but the adjustments are very good read more

One of the great chiropractors! Amazing results in fixing an injured ankle and fixed my knee problems without even touching my knee! He goes beyond the adjustments and makes sure you know about how your insides work. He is such a great choice and then hear is the icing on the cake...only $50 a visit. The other icing, his wife handles massages in the same office. Great couple and fantastic chiropractic office. read more

Dr. German is my chiropractor. As a practicing chiropractor myself, I consider him a master in what he does. His adjustments have helped me with numerous sports and work injuries in the past, and will help prevent future injuries. His office runs very efficiently, his staff are are friendly and accomadating, and he is extremely proficient at what he does. It is very reassuring to know that when I am away from my office on vacation, my patients are able to see Dr. German and be confident with his care. David Noel, D.C. read more

If you go to Dr Carl, he will fix you. Guaranteed. 50 bucks a shot....can't beat it. He's the best.

I met Dr. German through a talk he gave for San Jose Fit way back in 2007. I was training for a half-marathon and by the time I went in to see him, I felt like my body was falling apart. I had a swollen knee and a locked up foot with painful plantar fasciitis. He gave me a great adjustment and even adjusted my feet. He was able to help me figure out the cause of my problems so that I could continue running. He took the time to educate me and taught me the proper way to ice and gave me recommendations on good insoles for my running shoes. The next morning I remember waking up and feeling so relieved that my feet no longer hurt when I stepped out of bed. I recently went in to see him because I somehow managed to lock up my foot again. But this time it was swollen and bruised. He carefully checked to make sure I hadn't fractured it and gave me a much needed adjustment. I was so happy with my treatment and so very grateful to him that I decided to give him a Yelp review. Carl German is a very knowledgeable, sincere and caring chiropractor with an easy-going and friendly personality that will put you at ease. He doesn't push his services and I never feel rushed. One last thing...I am a bit afraid of getting my neck adjusted. So I love that he is careful with my neck. He first works out any tight surrounding muscles, and after he adjusts it, he gives it a special stretch, which feels amazing! He gets a 5 star A+ from me! read more

I explicitly trust Dr. Carl German. He's highly trained in more than just chiropractic, so he knows how to advise you on issues with hands, arms, ankles, etc. He never talks down to you, is amazingly sincerely friendly with boundless energy, and is liberal with advice. He always makes me feel better, and never tries to "hustle" additional, unneeded visits like some chiros. He's worth every penny! read more

Dr German is the best chiropractic practitioner I have ever met. He truly cares about every client/patient he has ever helped. I have been going to him for over 10 years and I consider him the most informed, ethical, caring person I have ever known. Sabrina German is the best massage therapist I've gone to. Her skills in getting the kinks out are the best. I will be going here until I can't drive to their pleasant offices in willow glen! read more

Woohoo! "As good as it gets" is right. Its a no frills office but its clean and professional. Dr. Carl is really a gifted individual who can make the difference in one adjustment. I've been seeing chiropractors for more than 20 years. Not due to a chronic problem, but because adjustments work to relieve acute pain from manual labor or sports injury. Over those 20 years I've seen a lot of different folks with a lot of different methods. Dr. Carl is straight forward and results driven - no hocus pocus, just positive results. read more

About 3 months ago, I was in a rollover accident (hit by a big rig and rolled my car twice) that resulted in my first-ever back injury. I'd never experienced back pain before -- certainly nothing like this -- and western medicine's solution was for me to rest and take a lot of drugs (muscle relaxers and pain killers), which I really did NOT want to do for any prolonged period of time. Dr. Carl made a presentation to my half marathon training team (the Red Power Divas) and I was intrigued by the notion that chiropractic is really about adjusting the body so it can heal itself. So, I made my first-ever chiropractic appointment, not really knowing what to expect. My consultation was great -- Dr. Carl explained things to me in detail about what was going on with my body post-trauma and what I could do to help get back to "normal" (or as close to it as possible). He was very patient and kind with me -- he knew I was really nervous and skeptical about the whole thing since I'd never seen a chiro before and my back was extremely painful. I was willing to do anything I could to get better... so we started treatment that day. My first adjustment was really freaky -- I'd never had my back "cracked" so it did scare me at first. After only a few sessions, I was completely sold on chiropractic treatment and Dr. Carl. I continued visiting the doc 3x weekly at first, then 2x weekly. Now, only a few months later, I'm down to visiting the doc only once weekly; my pain has dramatically decreased and other symptoms (ringing in ears, dizziness, hip pain, headaches) have totally disappeared. I highly recommend Dr. Carl and his in-office masseuse, Sabrina (his wife). I particularly like the fact that they are both athletes (runners), so they totally understand my need to get better so that I can resume normal activities (I do not like being broken!). I have embraced the concept of "body heal thyself" with the help of trained professionals who make minor adjustments that allow for drug-free rehabilitation. read more

I came across Dr. German through SJ Fit's free consultation a few years ago. During that visit, even though it was free, he spent almost an hour talking to me about body mechanics, looking at my running shoes, and analyzing my walk. It was very helpful, but I didn't seek any treatment at that time. Then a few months ago I started having neck pain, and I was really nervous about getting my neck "cracked". It's still a strange feeling, but he always makes me feel very comfortable. My neck pain has reduced significantly from the treatments, even after just the first couple of adjustments. Also, his wife does massages, like a previous reviewer mentioned, these aren't your typical massages that you'd get at a spa where you are left wanting more. She works out your knots and muscles and you feel so relaxed afterward. I had gone to one of those frou frou spas for a massage, and that place stressed me out more because 1) it was expensive, and 2) the masseuse wouldn't do deep tissue because it costed extra. Sabrina does what you need for a fraction of those fancy spas. The only reason I can't give them 5 stars is because they don't bill insurance, so you have to do it yourself. But, I can understand it as it's just the two of them running things and that would take a lot of time. read more

I have used Carl German on two separate occasions over the last 10 years--the first for lower back trouble and more recently for a herniated cervical disk. Recently, when my regular physician dismissed me after ten minutes with a note to take aspirin and check back in two weeks, I went to Carl, who took the time to examine an X-ray and go over the results with me in great detail. Through his weekly consultations, my fear of having to undergo a $20,000 neck operation or possibly face a life-time disability, were soon dissipated. Unlike my physician, Carl considered the possible underlying causes for my condition--poor posture, due in part to mild scoliosis--so that I may not ever have to return for the same problem. After 10 visits ($40 a-visit) where he adjusted my back and coached me on how to improve my posture, I am cured and actually walking taller than ever before. I most heartily recommend Carl. read more