May 2025 I hurt my leg to the point that I could not walk more than a half block. I started going to PT and acupuncture. It helped but not much. When I found Dr. Heilman in December 2025 he diagnosed my problem right away. Within a month I could start walking 2 miles daily. In 5 months I could walk 5 miles daily. Now I go for maintenance and I do not have any pains after I walk 5+ miles. It's not 100% but very close. Thank you and I'm so glad I found him and his staff. read more

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Dr. Heilman is one of the most honest doctors I've ever met. He tells me exactly what I need, and just as important, what I do NOT need. No pressure, no unnecessary long-term plans -- just honest care. It's rare to find a doctor I truly trust, and I feel very comfortable coming here. read more

Dr. Heilman was able to figure out what I needed and referred me to a more appropriate service provider rather than charging me and then sending me on my way to figure it out on my own. Thank you, Dr. Steve! read more

Heilman Chiropractic and Spinal Decompression - Dr. Heilman's promise - Chiropractors Near Me - Escondido, California

Very reasonable priced and more importantly extremely proficient his work! We,ve been coming here for years, even helped both my daughters with a crick in their neck, (they were making weird faces because of neck pain). The only chiro we trust! read more

Dr.Heilman is great ! Awesome combination & felt welcomed every visit. Have recommended my friends & family! read more

I went to Dr. Heilman after I moved to Escondido a few months ago. From the first appointment I could tell he knew the chiropractic field and was very experienced. I trusted him immediately. He has been kind and... more importantly.... I feel better almost instantly with any neck or back pain I have experienced. I highly recommend. read more

I had been experiencing neck pain for about 2 months just feeling stiff and achy. I decided to get a massage but that didn't work and then went to the Doctor and they just prescribed me some muscle relaxers that just made me fall asleep during work. I finally decided to go to the Chiropractor and found Dr. Heilman. I had a great couple experiences with him and after two sessions my neck feels a lot better. He was very kind and knew what he was doing. The front desk workers were nice too and flexible with scheduling. Overall, I would definitely recommend Dr. Heilman if needing an adjustment. read more

I was recommended to Dr. Heilman and I can say I would recommend him, he is kind and compassionate. A great experience every time. He helped me with a pinch nerve I had in my shoulder blade. read more

After years of back pain, many adjustments at other chiropractors over a span of months plus a costly and time-consuming six-month regimen at the Spine Zone (none of which relieved the pain) Dr. Heilman helped me eliminate the pain by recommending a simple spinal exercise I do every day for about 10 minutes. Here's the back story (pun intended). Because an Xray showed I have a degenerating spine, I went to Dr. Heilman to see if I was a candidate for spinal decompression. He said it wouldn't be effective for me because certain vertebrae were too far gone. However, he did recommend the above-mentioned exercise and after doing it for the past six weeks my morning back pain is 98% gone. He also said the real target of the exercise is to increase spinal flexibility because that slows down spinal degeneration. As a warning about some other chiropractors, before going to Dr. Heilman, I went to another chiropractor who said his spinal decompression program would fix my pain, would cost $1500 payable in full upfront and no refunds whether you continued it or not. That was a red flag to me. Dr. Heilman was honest with me, not just out to make money but to get satisfied patients. I now have practically no pain AND hopefully less spinal degeneration. That's a real win and why I'm giving him a very positive review. (I have a hard time understanding how Mike G. below came to his conclusions) read more

Dr. Heilman treated myself and my kids with it Utmost care and every time we had any treatment we left feeling so much better! Dr Heilman and his staff treated my family and I like family I would highly highly recommend! read more

Don't waste your time with this guy. I have been to many chiropractors, and this guy has no skills whatsoever. I actually felt very uneasy in his office. It was obvious he really didn't have an interest in understanding my problem. STAY AWAY! read more

I cannot recommend Dr. Heilman and his team enough!! I 100% feel he is the reason why I was able to get mobility back into my arm after being in a car accident in April 2023. Everyone in the office is great, friendly and I never feel rushed. If you want a chiropractor who really cares about you then Dr. Heilman is it. read more

Had 2 issues: Neck pain from straight neck and lower back pain. Lower back pain is gone in a shorter period. We have been working on neck pain. The pain is less than before, but more visits are needed. The progress or result is TBA. I am overall happy with Dr. heilman's services. So far, very good. read more

Dr. Heilman is the best. Great at what he does and affordable. He makes you feel comfortable and reviews everything is detail. He helped me with sciatic nerve pain. read more

Doc Heilman is the bees knees!! I been having issues for 4 days. Pain so intense that I almost went to emergency room. But screw that! They just give you pain meds & don't do anything to try and alleviate that pain. I made the right choice to go see Doc! I can move my head without pain! I can move my shoulder without pain. & it was quick! Thank you so very much for fixing my problem! I highly recommend Doc to everyone! Go see him & start feeling better read more

Super friendly and upbeat, Dr. Heilman is a pleasure to interact with. Tried the Osaki massage chair and loved it. Thank you Dr. Steve for having such friendly staff and a a nice facility as well. I will definitely return! read more

Just left Dr. Hellman's office and my shoulder pain has been alleviated. From the moment I stepped into his office I was greeted and treated as if I was family and have known him and his staff all my life. He had a very great sense of humor and makes sure you are comfortable! Btw his massage recliners are next level! They hit your back, arms, hands, legs, and even your feet! If you like music, you can even connect your Bluetooth to enjoy the massage! read more

My mom recently had a great experience with Dr.Heilman and his team! Angie and Dr. Heilman had her best interest in mind and made her feel like they knew one another for years! They are honest, flexible but above all, professional. 10/10 recommend! read more

Could not recommend a better site! Been going for about 15 years I think. He is absolutely the best and crazy cheap. Don't tell him about that part!! The best. Magician read more

Learning something new at the clinic today. Definitely the go to place for disc problems! read more

Heilman Chiropractic and Spinal Decompression - In town for some awesome training. Great doc and experience at his clinic! - Chiropractors Near Me - Escondido, California

Dr. Heilman is the consummate professional. He cares so much about his patients and is extremely knowledgeable about his craft. He looks deeply into the root cause of issues and approaches his patients care from that stand point. I recommend him to anyone who is looking for a chiropractor in San Diego and North County. He is an extremely wonderful human being and its an honor to know him. read more

This place is the BEST! My husband came in with back pain and we had never been to a chiropractor. He was at his wits end. I called and Dr. Heilman said to come right in. My husband had been to Urgent Care twice and his primary doctor once who all gave him stronger and stronger opioids. They diagnosed it as sciatica. When Dr. Heilman say my husband he immediately said it was femeral nerve pain and started treating it as such. Within 3 days my husband was back to work after missing 2 weeks. Thank God for Dr. Heilman! When I then had knee and leg pain a month later, I went straight to Dr. Heilman and was able to get relief within just a couple of visits. My husband and I were heading on vacation to go hiking and Dr. Heilman got me all fixed up and helped me when I returned with a pulled calf muscle. If you're in pain, stop looking and make the call. They usually will get you in within the hour if they have an opening. read more

Just this morning (a holiday, no less!) pain from a pinched nerve and subsequent muscle spasm was threatening to ruin my visit with family, so I checked the reviews and decided to give Dr. Heilman a try on the basis of his numerous 5-star ratings. His team got me in right away and he was able to quickly identify and resolve my problem. Because I was paying out of pocket, I worried about the cost of a new patient appointment breaking my fairly small bank. No need though... the price was only a little more than HALF of what I pay as an established patient back home. So grateful! I really cannot imagine a better outcome. I went on my way and enjoyed the rest of my day. Need a good chiro but don't know where to turn? Give Dr. Heilman a call. read more

My husband was going to Dr. Heilman before I went to him. My husband was feeling better, so after a sports injury I finally decided to go. It took a couple times to find the right therapy to help fix me, and when we found the right one, I instantly felt better. Now I go in weekly to keep myself feeling great! He takes his time with his patients, he doesn't just quickly adjust and that's it. He really wants his patients to feel better. Give him a shot, you wont be disappointed. read more

I am so grateful I found Heilman Chiropractic today. Due to Covid I am having to work from home. My back is hating me sitting most of the day. I was in extreme pain before I came today. Just left and had my first adjustment. There is even a moving rolling massage chair that they placed me in the relax my back before he adjusted me. I would give 20 stars if I could. read more

Super easy to make an appointment! After dealing with sciatic pain for over a week, I felt instant relief after one session with Dr. Heilman! After the second session, I am feeling so good! He definitely knows what he's doing and he's super nice! I will definitely not go to anyone else! You get so much for what you pay! read more

Dr. Heilman is there when we need him. He understands sports related injuries. He and his office staff are efficient and courteous. Great experience! read more

Absolutely best Chiropractor I have had in a while, he was there when I hurt my back at 6 months pregnant and was super aware and knowledgeable, then again for my neck pain, and just recently when my back went out after a fall, he is amazing and his office staff is just so kind and always provides amazing customer service! read more

I would give way more than 5 stars if I could. The staff here is really phenomenal. Sasha always is smiling, welcoming, and very pleasant to work with. Dr. Heilman has been very informative about how my adjustments help the concerns I was having with frequent pain. He addresses all my questions with informative answers and accommodates my specific needs. It has been refreshing to find a place that work with me through a mutual understanding of how to improve my wellness through adjustments and nutritional supplementation. I am very happy to have found a caring practice that will help me optimize and maintain my health. read more

Thankfully found Dr Heilman after struggling with lower back pain. I reached down to pick something up, and didn't make it up. I was in so much pain, every movement brought on horrible pain that started on my lower back and radiated down my leg. I was not able to get out of bed on my own! After doing a yelp review search and seeing all the good things about Dr Heilman and Sasha, I made an appointment and was able to be seen on same day! During first appointment, Dr Heilman was not able to do an adjustment, as it seemed as though I had a herniated disc and I needed to ice and lower swelling. After 4 appointments, I feel so much better and am actually walking at a normal speed and am able to get off the bed on my own. He was able to get me feeling better in time for Christmas and enjoy it with my kids!! Thank you Dr Heilman and Sasha! read more

The front desk lady is always so sweet and they always get me in for an appointment so quick! It's much appreciated they they work so well with my schedule. Dr Heilman is always so friendly and helps me feel much better! Highly recommend Heilman Chiropractic..my whole family sees him! read more

I was in an car accident and I thought I was going to be out for at least a month with how much pain I was having. Couldn't do much at all until I made my appt with Dr Heilman! With less than a week I'm walking soo much better, faster and my pain is decreased dramatically. I can sleep at night without waking up every hr to switch positions. Thanks to Dr H and His nurse Sasha I am grateful. This was my first time seeing a chiro Dr even when my PCP disagreed, it was the best decision I ever did! read more

I come in after work to get care and I have to say this is the best chiropractic care I've ever received. It's not just "crack, you're done", Dr. Heilman truly cares and takes his time to make sure my exact issues are handled properly. Very affordable and I feel amazing when I leave. Weekly visits are now a normal thing for me, and will continue to be for quite some time. read more

I first went to Dr. Heilman for help with frequent migraines. He diagnosed me as having a degenerative disease in my neck and started me on treatments a well as a special pillow and home treatments to reduce further damage. After a few months my migraines are less frequent and I feel so much better! Dr. Heilman and his assistant Sasha are both great, very friendly and professional. A few times I've had to change appt or come in right away they've been able to accommodate me. Their rates are also very reasonable. This is definitely the place to come for chiropractic care! read more

I hobbled in here a little over a week ago after throwing my back out. By the end of the first session my pain was minimized. By the weeks end I was down to a pain level of 1. I actually had to search for the muscles to create the pain. No nonsense super helpful chiro. A+. read more

Went in to see Dr. Steve yesterday with a sore back feels good enough today to go bowling so he did a great job!!!! Back for adjustment today dr Steve always does a great job read more

Dr. Heilman and his staff have been amazing to work with since my car accident. My back has approved greatly and I leave his office feeling relaxed every single time. Very professional and personable which I very much admire in a Dr. Thank you Dr. Heilman and staff to always making me feel very welcomed and helping me with my back. read more

I cannot say enough kind words about Dr. Heilman! He is incredibly knowledgeable and you leave his office not only feeling better but knowing more about your body and how everything works together. He was able to look at my medical history and point me in the right direction of how to achieve the results I am looking for. His office is also very accessible and I have never had to wait more than a day or two tops to get an appointment which is invaluable when you don't feel right. I highly highly highly recommend him for chiropractic needs. read more

Dr. Heilman is a wonderful Chiropractor.. I can literally take a nap after my visits... The pain I used to get in my arm/shoulder from a bulging disk in my neck is minimal to not even there. HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking for some major pain relief... read more

Dr. Heilman is amazing. My husband had a hard time moving his upper shoulder so I recommend that he sees Dr. Heilman. With 3 treatment, my husband is back to his old self. Highly recommend him. read more