I have been seeing Dr. Wu for 6 months for sciatic nerve pain with good results. I especially like Dr. Wu's philosophy that we are partners in healing. My main symptom is pain with sitting, and with an out of state conference coming up we were motivated to get me well. After only 2 months with Dr. Wu and doing the prescribed home exercises, I was able to take a cross country flight (with one layover) pain free. I had essentially no pain at the conference, and only had pain on the 5 hour direct flight home. This was far better than I had expected. I got too confident after this, and played competitive basketball for a few hours and messed everything up again. I could hardly walk or sit for more than a few minutes the rest of the week. At my next appointment Dr. Wu adjusted me and I felt 50% better instantly and was able to facilitate a 2 hour meeting at work the next day. Today, the pain is still here but we are definitely making progress. The relief gives me hope and the hope gives me motivation. Needless to say, I'm thankful to have found Dr. Wu and Icon Chiropractic. read more

I am so glad I found this place. I was having pain in my neck and hips and decided to give chiro a try again. I appreciate how detail they get from doing scans to figuring out the source and nutritional testing, which is different than other chiro offices I've been to. It's been a few months and I feel so much better and can walk & sit for longer periods of time without feeling pain like before. Highly recommend Icon Chiropractic! read more

Very positive experience with Alan so far. I previously felt skeptical about chiropractors. However, he practices the Gonstead system, which is more precise and evidence-based. I did a lot of research and decided to give it a go. I've now seen him a handful of times, and will likely continue to see him for regular tune-ups. Alan uses a combination of analyses to diagnose and treat me. First, he does a physical examination. This includes checking for swelling, pain, and range of motion. Then, he analyzes X-rays, including measuring curvatures and imbalances. Additionally, he uses a device to check for heat differences along the spine. He also utilizes a breath of knowledge in both Eastern and Western medicine. Lastly, he makes an effort to back up his recommendations with science and evidence. This part's pretty important to me, as I've asked him at times, "Is there any scientific evidence of this?" (And there always is.) Ultimately, it's pretty neat to see him utilize all of these methods to treat me. I feel significantly better since starting to see him. I saw him frequently at first (1-2x/week) to address painful symptoms. After treatments, I experienced noticeable improvements. These include decreased lower back pain, and no more balance issues. It's actually been pretty darn fascinating to see these obvious changes in my own body. And, to realize a lot of it originates in the spine. My posture, range of motion, and even how my squatting (the exercise) feels--they've all changed. I'm pretty active (heavy weightlifting, dancing) and also not in my twenties anymore... So, I plan on seeing Alan regularly to keep my body systemically healthy, balanced, and mechanically sound. read more

The miracle is Dr. Wu. Once he examines you, the miracle starts. He is a man with gifted hands. I dare you to give him a chance. And, with his beautiful staff, it makes it all comes together. The beautiful energy will heal the mind and body. read more

Look I'm a science guy, as cynical as they come, and I came in deeply skeptical of chiropractry. I chose ICON because of the Gonstead system (more sciencey) and the reviews here. I pulled my back deadlifting a decade ago and never took care of it, and ended up with an extremely stiff back, unbalanced gait, occasional pain, and deteriorated disc. All I can say is this shit worked like magic. This is physical - in the sense that I literally could not bend over and reach my toes without feeling like my back would crack in two and now after a few visits I have almost all of my flexibility back. I feel like I can walk normally, feel balanced, stronger. I can't explain that away with placebo, that is impossible. This person is magic, I don't give a shit what the Google says about quackery or whatever. It works, period. That's all I can say. I don't know how it works, but it does. I can't recommend this highly enough. read more

I am one of the many satisfied patients who visit Dr.Wu for back and spine issues. During one of my periodic visits, Dr. Wu heard me complaining about wrist pain caused by carpal tunnel syndrome and offered to help me adjust it. After the first adjustment, I immediately felt better. I just had my second wrist adjustment during my periodic appointment today. My wrist can now turn a certain angle inward, which it couldn't before. Dr. Wu is amazing. I highly recommend him to anyone who might need his services. read more

In just 3 weeks, Dr. Wu has been able to accomplish more than what 2 previous chiropractors were not able to do in the past 4 years. He stopped my head shaking. It had started after having 2 car accidents in less than 1 year (I was rear-ended both times). Furthermore, I'm able to hear better. The volume on the TV had to be at least 26 before I could hear it. Now, it's down to 12. Also, I'm able to see the clock next to my bed without my glasses on, just like I did before the accidents. I admire Dr. Wu's expertise and caring. Like all chiropractors, he studies the x-rays to see where the spine is misaligned. However, he goes over and above a normal chiropractic exam by using some special instruments to test the nerves and muscles plus he has a blood test done to see if something is lacking in the diet that might be contributing to the problem. Dr. Wu is unique. I've been to at least 6 other chiropractors. Dr. Wu is one-of-a-kind. He's the best! Thank you, Dr. Wu. read more

Dr.Wu is a really good doctor. He knows how to fix the right spot. After I got second time car accident, my back pain was worse than day by day. I went to the physical therapy for so many times, but it didn't work for me. After I finished my treatment with Dr.Wu, my back pain is gone. No more painful. He is very patient and professional doctor. I highly recommend to see him. And also, waiting time is not too long. The maximum is about 10 mins to see him. Overall he is really good doctor. (But, if you want to see him with car accident case, he will take his time to do the paper work. You need to be patient) read more

No frills or thrills, or extras... Just a great Dr. that gets straight to the point- immediate relief. In short, Dr. Wu is a phenomenal chiropractor; I highly recommend him to anyone looking for relief. 5-stars for treatment results, knowledge, professionalism, and a realistic plan to overall wellness. I had serve pain; from a little fall, which I will not be getting into details, but I found Dr. Wu on yelp and after several visits, I have full confidence in him. I started feeling relief after the first visit. He was extremely through in his consultaion and made sure he answered every question I had, even some I didn't think about. A few of my friends thought they should see him after tagging along and sitting in my x-ray assessment, because he was able to demonstrate his full competence in knowledge about the human body/bones/functions. Having been to many chiropractors on the high and low of prices, he is on the lower side, for sure (that does not diminish the huge value he brings.) He does not take insurance, he is in the middle of China Town, and he does not have a waiting room, or, a waiting room that offers expensive teas, cookies, and champagnes. Regardless, if results are what your looking for, you should definitely see him. Just don't expect a fluff and buff type of fancy establishment. P.S. I am extremely picky about approving 5-stars to any medical facility, and this is a results driven practice, hard to find. read more

That million dollar feeling tho... Dr. Wu is one of the best chiropractors in bay area. He is truly passionate and knowledgable about his practice, moreover he really cares about his patient's health. Dr. Wu is also a big supporter of healthy diet and lifestyle. So make sure to ask him about any nutritional questions that you might have! Thank you so much for making sure my nerve system is also on point so my performance in the gym has been improving! XOXO read more

I have trusted chiropractic care for 25 years, mainly for maintenance and tune-ups. Dr Wu is a great chiropractor, and has been able to sort out my neck, back, lower back and even some feet/heel adjustments. I really like the Gonstead System plus some of Dr Wu's whole body knowledge is a great addition to adjustments. I can highly recommend Icon Chiropratic for newbies and old-timers like myself. read more

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I'm updating my experience with this place for a month. My first visit was 2/19. I had knee pain, neck pain and hip pain. I took a pirates class for the first time and it really triggered all kind of pain. But, even before that, I already knew my legs are in different length because one foot always hurt when I walk long time. I have a very active pitbull and walk sometimes more than two hours with her. One day I just felt my one side foot is slightly stepping out side of my foot. And knee pain gradually developed. I made good review about his place and his attitude but couldn't tell if it really works. My knee pain: absolutely gone after first adjustment. And didn't come back. My neck pain: got a lot better than before. At least I dont have the feeling something hot explode. I've been keeping my neck straight as much I can. My hip pain: almost gone. I couldn't bend over to wear my shoes but now when I bend over , not much pain. It's still there but Dr. Wu said it will take longer than others. Well, almost gone. Ps. I brought my husband to check up, he was so skeptical about CHIROPRACTOR but his headache from doing heavy detox is gone. Hope this review help others who are considering chiropractic yet still can't decide to do or not to do. :) read more

I'm very happy with the service I got there. I had lower back pain for very long time. After 2 years of PT it seemed like nothing helped. I've been working with Dr. Alan Wu for a few months and followed his instructions. I'm now back on my feet and back at the gym. The office would definitely enjoy some renovations but I don't think that's so important. I would definitely recommend their service. read more

I am currently being helped by Dr. Alan Wu, after having struggled with years of chronic pain on multiple body parts; I have to say it's being a phenomenal experience so far, feeling better and better after every adjustment. I'm recovering after a decade of high pain in the lower back, left shoulder and right hip, plus heavy daily headaches. I thought I was going to have to deal with it for ever, instead Dr. Wu is taking off my shoulders 1 issue at the time, making sure my spine is aligned and in good shape. I most definitely recommend him. read more

Dr. Wu is extremely meticulous with craft, and has made me into a believer of the Gonstead method. I've seen many chiropractors over the past 15 years and he is one of the best I've seen. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable about his field but he also takes almost a mathematical approach to his treatment. He has his patients take x-rays, so he can analyze the angles and curves of the spine, using rulers and protractors. He refers to the x-rays at every session and uses a device to test the alignment of the spine before and after each adjustment session, so he can make very specific adjustments to just the source vertebraes that are causing the issues. (Most chiropractors I've seen in the past don't take or look at any x-rays and just make adjustments on the fly which didn't give me the immediate results I've been seeing with Dr. Wu.) In a few sessions, my neck (which has a reverse curve) hasn't been giving me as much problems, my back is more upright and aligned, and has even impacted my yoga practice, allowing me to get into inversions and postures I haven't been able to get into before due to the limitations I had with my neck and back. I highly recommend Dr. Wu and his services! P.S. he gives free 2 hour validation at the Portsmouth Square Garage. read more

I've been battling a serious hip injury for over the last 6 years and chronic pain for over the last 3. I've received multiple hip and groin surgeries from highly-accredited orthopedic specialists located all over the Bay Area -- including the hip specialist @ Stanford Health. Yet, none of those surgeries helped the pain or my underlying issue. In addition, I've been tried physical therapy, acupuncture, and cryotherapy...but still no luck. I was planning on seeing another orthopedic specialist, anticipating having to receive another surgery (more serious surgery), but I was referred to Dr. Wu and decided give him a shot. During my first visit, he took a deep look at my x-rays and examined me throughly to find the correct adjustment. During the second visit, he adjusted my illium and I couldn't believe it -- I felt relief the next day. This was the first time I felt relief in several years. On my 4th visit, he adjusted my sacrum and I felt even better. Although I still have minor chronic pain, I feel 10x better than before and most importantly, I see light at the end of the tunnel. Dr. Wu also gave me herbal anti-inflammatory pills, which is a natural solution to cope with my chronic pain and it's been working WAY better than over the counter pills (alleve, motrin, ibuprofen, etc). I plan to continue seeing Dr. Wu as needed. Highly recommend!! read more

I suffered from back pain for a couple weeks until Dr. Wu adjusted my spine! He is very caring and knowledgeable. He went through my medical history in detail and discussed with me on the xray results. I should have come here earlier! Life saver! read more

Let's get this out there first - I was not there as a patient seeing Dr. Wu. I am a recently graduated chiropractic student. I am currently going around shadowing various chiropractors to gain experience. I happened to hear about Dr. Wu because he volunteered to come to our school to teach adjusting techniques at our Gonstead Club. Dr. Wu graciously let me shadow him for a full day at his clinic. It might sound cheesy, but I have never been so impressed by another chiropractor. He really pays a lot of attention to each individual case. He will always recheck the patient's condition on that day, then compare to his previous findings to better address any changes in the patient's condition. He delivers 2, at most 3 specific adjustments, tailored to address the root cause of any complaints the patients may have. I mention this specifically because other chiropractors I have visited tend to give everyone the same set of adjustments for the sake of saving time. He will always analyze x-rays, and take the time to explain the things that he finds to all of his patients. In short, you can be assured that Dr. Wu will always be looking at you as an individual, and will not treat you as just another spine to crack. You will absolutely get your money's worth out of every visit. I highly recommend everyone to come see Dr. Wu, even if the trip out to Chinatown is a bit of a hassle. read more

Dr. Wu is the man! My old roommate got me interested in the Gonstead method from videos and articles. Ever since, I've always been curious and so glad that I met Dr. Wu. I appreciate that he takes his time to really evaluate your situation and explains everything that's happening. Since I am interested in his practice I end up asking a lot of questions and always takes his time to answer how the spine is connected to the brain and nervous system. It's really a cool thing to learn about! Anyways, I've been in about four times now due to a sore back from traveling a lot and sleeping in awkward positions. It was definitely a big relief getting adjusted and helped me feel a lot better. Even if you aren't feeling back issues I would recommend seeing Dr. Wu to learn more about your spine and keeping your body in check! The spine affects all functions of your body internally as well! The craziest thing during my last adjustment was that Dr. Wu has been asking if I've been craving a lot of sweets and he was right! Once he adjusted my lower back, I noticed those cravings going away. Pretty insane! Lastly, unlike the other chiropractors I've been to, Dr. Wu is genuinely a nice person and is not pushy at all. He tries to workaround your schedule and tells you to book time whenever you're ready. Don't think twice about it! Just make an appointment to meet Dr. Wu and i'm sure you'll be convinced! read more

My 2mo baby was experiencing constipation. She would go 2-5d without pooping. She cried and arched her back a lot and didn't have good feedings. After getting adjusted by dr.Wu she pooped 1-2x a day. The adjustments were done with care and attention. I was satisfied with the results. read more

10 stars if I could. Dr Alan Wu is an incredible "spine magician" with a true dedication to his craft. He is highly trained in Gonstead technique and his adjustments are very precise. He takes x-rays of every patient & meticulously tailors his adjustments to each person's specific needs. He uses his scope to pinpoint problem areas before diving in on the adjustment. With stellar technique, Dr. Wu always figures out how to adjust each point strategically. I've been under his care for less than a year, and I feel like my spinal health & physical wellbeing has improved significantly. Aside from his top-knotch adjustments, Dr. Wu is also a wonderful person. Genuine, professional & down-to-earth with a sense of humor. He builds rapport easily with all his patients, and he sincerely cares about each patient's wellbeing. I've had several chiropractors in the past, and I can say that Dr Wu & Icon Chiropractic is a rare gem. Highly recommend! read more

I've seen a handful of chiropractors over the last 15 years, and have some doubts about their practices until I met Dr. Wu. I usually get a painful pinch nerve in my lower back every 2 years that lingers for 2 weeks due to sports activities. Last July I was in pain for 1 week, and I decided to make an appointment with Dr. Wu who I met 2 years before, but I kept his card due to the fact that he made an impression with me. On the first visit he isolated my pain, he fixed the root of my aching back, and gave me a renewed attitude to chiropractors, specially Dr. Wu's practice. I was so impressed I decided to continue to see him twice a week for 8 weeks, which is the best gift that I have ever given to my health. I did not even know what Gonstead, but he educated me about the practice, its benefits, my spine, my health and how to take care of it for the rest of my life. I like Dr. Wu because he is patience and confidence, he is very knowledgeable and discipline in his profession, he isolate the root of your problem, he provides feedback for a healthier back, I like his down-to-earth and positive attitude, and brought me back to a healthier back. The results gave me a new attitude, a new posture, a lot more energy, and a balance in a healthier life. I believed in him and his practice so much that I decided to treat myself to see him on a monthly basis to keep me track to a healthier back.. Dr. Wu is awesome!!! I highly recommend him to anyone who are in pain and wants results. Thank you, Dr. Wu! read more

Seeing Dr. Wu has been the greatest experience I would have ever anticipated. Dr. Wu is trustworthy and experienced, he knows what he's doing. I have had nothing but significantly results. Even after the 1st visit - I slept better with deeper sleep and most importantly - no more headaches! He's educated and reminded me of things that I may have already known - eating healthier, exercise, and trying to change my mindset of bad habits. He's great and worth checking out if you ever considered seeing a Chiropractor. read more

Highly recommending Dr. Wu for all your chiropractic needs. He takes his time to assess your situation and what you really need, then explains the entire process. He fixed all my problems! I've had a herniated disc for 12 years that I never got checked out, and have had persistent lower back pain and stiffness. I had problems bending over, touching my toes, deadlifting. I didn't think chiropractry was for me but it's been night and day since I saw Dr. Wu. Despite what I read on Wikipedia about chiropractry, it worked for me and it was dramatic. Definitely a life-changing experience! read more

Dr. Wu is very detail oriented and it's amazing to learn exercises to help keep the adjustment. Love how I walk out of the office feeling like a different perso. read more

Dr. Alan Wu practices the Gonstead technique which is completely different than the other chiropractors I've been to. Instead of getting adjusted at the same points with electro stem each visit, you are adjusted at 3 points during each visit depending on where your "hot spots" are. I've been seeing Dr. Alan Wu for a little over a year now and I cannot tell you how much has changed. It was my pinky finger that triggered my first visit to Dr. Alan Wu! He was recommend by a friend and I had met Dr. Alan Wu from one of his health talks prior to my chiro visit. Long story short, it was my spinal curve that was causing my pinky pains. Three months of adjustments and exercises made a huge difference in my curve degrees which resulted to no more pinky pains. It's learning and knowing your body that can help you with any issues. Dr. Alan Wu does an amazing job explaining to you your nerve system and how it impacts your daily life. I highly recommend Dr. Alan Wu to anyone who is struggling to figure out their health, body and just to anyone who is looking to better their daily lifestyle. He is very approachable and have flexible hours and locations. read more

I visited Dr. Wu with specific issues in mind - back pain and hip pain, however the visit turned into an eye-opening and enlightening experience. Not only I got the treatment to relieve my symptoms, but I also got the "long term strategy" from Dr. Wu to ensure I can permanently address my issues and have a quality life. I really appreciated the fact that Dr. Wu spend time with me to carefully treat my symptoms while making great efforts to help me to identify the root cause and put in a plan to address it. Now I am back to basketball, weightlifting and golf and really enjoying the quality life for the first time in many years. read more

Have you ever caught your foot on a crack in the sidewalk, stumble, and almost fall down? Or do you sit in an office chair for 8+ hours a day? And what about those few extra pounds gained lately? If you've answered YES to any or heaven forbid, ALL the above questions, do yourself a favor and see Dr. Alan Wu. In just the initial meeting, Dr. Wu will really get to know YOU, your family background, history, and current conditions. From there, he will know how to best assist. In my case, I work an office job. Areas that cause discomfort include: -neck (from looking down on the desk or at the computer monitor -lower back (from sitting all day) -feet (from tight fitting dress shoes) Dr. Wu addressed all of these with solutions and preventive care: Neck roll exercises, frequent mini breaks for stretching/bathroom, proper sitting posture, balance exercises, shoes with larger toe box or even better- toe shoes(vibram five fingers.) Dr. Wu also will educate and encourage an active lifestyle, proper nutrition, and many other health related benefits. Go ahead and give him a call, he's very approachable, friendly, and will greet you with a big hug + a smile! read more

I went to see Dr Wu for some back issues. Unlike some other chiropractors who only place electrode muscle stimulator and/or heating pack on my back, Dr. Wu actually analyzes my medical situation before starting treatment. He is very thorough and got the 411 on my medical history as well as family's medical background before customizing a treatment for my back. As he makes the adjustments, he explains what he is doing and how it will help. Would definitely recommend him as he is very knowledgeable. read more

Alan is a great Chiro. I've been to many different Chiropractors in the course of my injury plagued life. Alan is one of those healers that I can tell knows what he's doing from the second he puts his hands on me. Here's what Alan has helped with: Knee pain from running, Sleep, and jaw tension/pain. I really couldn't recommend him enough. He's also very much into nutrition as an important aspect of health and really takes the time to understand me as a patient. Highly recommended. read more

Started seeing Dr. Alan Wu after a friend referral. Came in here to just adjust my spine since my neck and back was hurting. I was thinking I'll be in and out but he was very thorough, asked a lot of questions to fully understand my body and health. Dr. Wu practices Gonstead chiro, where he focuses on the spine and the nerves. Took a few x-rays to diagnose the underlying cause of my issue before we started a plan to adjust my spine. Little did I know that Dr. Wu is also a functional medicine doctor with a great knowledge of supplements. So we are also working on a plan to help me with my body, health and immune system as well. I can tell that he genuinely wants to help all his patients feel good and be back on their feet. I recommend Dr. Wu to anyone who not only wants to adjust their spine, but also want to improve their health and body. He's great. My neck is already starting to feel better. read more

I have been visiting dr. Wu for quite some time now and I cannot say enough about the experience. Dr. Wu is very patient, knowledgeable and thorough. He takes the time to find the problem, explain what can be done discusses with you the different options in treatments that are available. I started seeing Dr. Wu about a sore lower back, shoulders and neck. Through his advice and guidance, instead of seeing him weekly, I now see him monthly because of the continued progress. Much of the discomfort is gone and I've developed new habits that improve my health and posture. His locations are both very convenient to get to and Dr. Wu is very flexible in scheduling. I'd highly recommend Dr. Wu. read more

Alan is very professional, knowledgable and knows how to do adjustments. He has been an important part of my healing life long healing process. I am Physical Therapist and do not trust everyone. But I can whole heartedly recommend Alan to everyone, with an injury. In addition, he is funny and always great talking to! read more

Alan was amazing and I can not thank my business partners in San Francisco enough for connecting me to him. I was skeptical about seeing him regarding my overall health and for a minor car accident. But he has totally changed my mind about the industry. He has continued to support our families health goals through his treatments. read more

Referred to me by a friend, Dr. Alan Wu is very attentive and professional. Helped my lower back and neck with the needed adjustments. I would of went to him earlier if I knew he was so close in the Chinatown neighborhood. read more

I have visited different chiropractors during the last 3 years after a work accident. I had problems in my back, neck, shoulder, knees. Alan has helped me to have a normal and active life. He was great at explaining what was going on with me and easy to understand seeing the X-RAY. In these last 10 adjust that I have been taking I really feel the difference. In two months Dr.Wu will take other X-RAY to see the changes to see the changes and keep improving PD. Dr.Wu gave me a free visit for being my birth day month ; ) Allison. read more

I'm grateful to say that my first experience with chiropractic care was with Dr Wu. At first, I was very skeptical with the whole notion of this form of healing, mostly cause I'm used to traditional western medicine. I kept an open mind about going to see him and I'm extremely happy I did!!! With my first visit, he checked my spine and saw some mis-alignment. With just a couple of adjustments, I could literally feel a sense of euphoria go through my body. Needless to say, I'm now a believer in his work!!! If you've never experienced any type of chiropractic care, I highly recommend Dr Wu!! read more

I have nothing but positive reviews for Dr. Wu. He's a great doctor who is very knowledgeable and receptive. He listens to your concerns and addresses them clearly. Ive had discomfort in my lower back for quite some time and after taking x-rays and sending them to Alan, he was able to asses my pain fairly quickly. Granted it's not an overnight fix, I leave every session feeling lighter and taller and can feel my body adjusting to his work. Alan is very friendly and courteous and really cares about his patients, giving after care and supplements to address nervous system issues. On top of that, he is very flexible on scheduling appointments, which is definitely a huge plus for me as I have a yay and eerchanhing schedule. I would highly recommend ICON Chiropractic to those in search of chiropractic services. read more

Just like the other gonstead chiropractors you might have seen on YouTube, Dr. Wu takes his time to study your x-ray in order to adjust you properly. He explains clearly on what parts of your spine is causing your problem, and how he will adjust them. Dr. Wu is most definitely one of the best chiropractors in the Bay Area, as it is hard to find one that practices gonstead here. read more

This review is long overdue. Dr. Wu is as good as any other in the profession. Very nice and knowledgeable , booking appointments are very easy. I am able to be seen and in and out of the office very quickly. Please see Dr. Wu for any issues you might have. I was miserable for several months with tightness along my spine. He evaluated my back with precision, giving me a very detail oriented breakdown of the alignment of each vertebra. He isn't like most of these chiropractors that cracks your whole back for temporary relief and is more concerned with billing your insurance. He's very meticulous about specific pain points and adjust only what's necessary. After 2 appointments I have a release of immense pressure that consumed my back. He cares about his patients health and also provides suggestions on strengthening your back, neck, core. He always addresses your concerns and ones you may not be aware of. Glad I found him. read more