My wife and I have been going here for over 15 years now. I love that Lam explains everything he does and gives me advice to improve my condition. Staff is welcoming and Maria is great!! read more

I'm truly grateful for the care I received at Val Chiropractic with Dr. Lam. After dealing with persistent lower back pain from a car accident, I was anxious and unsure where to turn. From the very first visit, Dr. Lam made me feel comfortable and reassured. His professionalism, calm presence, and many years of experience were immediately clear. He took the time to listen carefully, explain what was happening with my back, and walk me through a treatment plan that actually made sense to me. What really stood out was how attentive and compassionate he was throughout the entire process. He never rushed, always checked in on how I was feeling, and genuinely cared about my progress. Each adjustment brought noticeable relief, and for the first time since the accident, I felt hopeful about healing. The staff at Val Chiropractic is equally wonderful--warm, friendly, and incredibly supportive. They create such a welcoming environment that you feel cared for the moment you walk through the door. The level of kindness and professionalism in this clinic is truly exceptional. Thanks to Dr. Lam and his team, I've regained mobility, reduced my pain, and feel like I'm finally returning to my normal life. I can't express how much their care has meant to me. I highly recommend Val Chiropractic to anyone looking for experienced, thoughtful, and genuinely compassionate chiropractic care. They are the kind of team that makes a difficult situation so much easier to get through. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Lam at Val Chiropractic for a decade and I couldn't be happier with the care I've received. From the moment I walked in, the staff made me feel welcome, and the atmosphere was calm and professional. Dr. Lam is incredibly knowledgeable and takes the time to understand my concerns, explain my treatment plan, and make adjustments that have significantly improved my mobility and lingering back pain. His approach is very effective but be warned, it's not an easy or painless process. If your previous chiropractor is just "cracking" some bones, you're wasting your time and money. Dr.Lam will get you right. read more

The office was easy to find and had enough parking which I liked. When I walked in, the staff looked up and greeted me which gave a nice first impression. After checking in, I didn't have to wait too long before being brought back. The person who got my vitals was kind and asked a few questions just to confirm everything on record. I appreciated that the doctor came in shortly after, so I didn't have to wait alone long. They asked direct questions but also gave space for me to explain in my own words. They took a moment to look over past records and pointed out a few things I hadn't thought about. The visit didn't feel rushed and I liked that they didn't jump to conclusions. Before I left, they gave a summary of what we talked about, and the assistant printed out a paper with the notes which was helpful. Nothing flashy but felt like a solid visit. read more

The best chiropractor in the Bay Area. If you are about your health and fitness this is your man. I've literally gone to almost 10 chiropractors. Val is a master at his art. You don't even have to tell him he'll catch things that you wouldn't even know. Not only will he correct the situation but will also show you how you're doing things that affect it. read more

VAL Chiropractic - The blessing - Chiropractors Near Me - San Jose, California

Thank you for the years of wellness, Dr. Lam. You have a wealth of knowledge and experience. I am truly grateful for your services.

Dr. Nguyen and the team at Val Chiropractic are extremely professional and skilled. They provide thorough, effective care and take the time to address all my needs. The office is clean, organized, and efficiently run, making every visit seamless. I highly recommend their services. read more

Very good!!! ‍‍ very good workout with the guy, detail is key guys!! Fixed my squat!!! read more

VAL Chiropractic - Chiropractors Near Me - San Jose, California

I almost don't want to write this review because I may just blow up my joint. I've been experiencing lower back pain for several months and have been looking for a seasoned (and close-to-home) chiropractor office. When I first reached out via Yelp, the office promptly responded to me and I was able to lock in an appointment through Maria for the following week. For my first visit, there was the standard intake documents that I needed to complete. My current insurance covers 24 chiropractic visits per calendar year with a $25 co-pay for each visit. After completing the paperwork and paying my $25, Maria kindly walked me into one of the patient rooms. Dr. Nguyen came in shortly after and we talked through my complaints and primary areas I wanted to work on which was mostly my lower back, shoulders, and neck. He helped me with some light stretching, did some standard adjustments to my mid and lower back, and used a tool that made me scream for mercy. Seriously, that tool is painful but it has been effective in stretching out muscles in my troubled areas. Today was my 5th visit over a span of six weeks and I can honestly share that I have noticed a significant difference. I'm not as stiff, my lower back pain is improving and my muscles do not feel as tight and rigid as they did prior to me finding Val Chiropractic. I have observed my overall posture improving also. It's an added bonus that everyone in this office has been nothing short of sweet and personable. It has been a pleasure working with Maria -- she's efficient and very sincere in her client interactions. One final thing to note - I appreciate how Dr. Nguyen doesn't just work to make you feel better for the moment but he applies corrective action so the healing and adjustments are geared toward long term results. Now that y'all have the inside scoop -- you know what needs to be done. read more

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Very nice clinic. The receptionist was very friendly and helpful. It was a pleasing visit for me.

Dr Lam was not what I expected in in a chiropractor.... Top notch service, equipment & true understanding of how everything in our bodies is connected. Definitely a strong recommendation !!! read more

Once you come here you'll never want or need to go to another chiropractor. Word of warning: Your standards will be high for anyone else once you come here. The quality of care, attention and knowledge will leave you feeling good. Office is always peaceful and easygoing but super organized! I fly out here just for adjustments. I'm never disappointed. read more

Why have i not written a review yet ?!? I honestly can't thank dr Lam enough! Every time i have put myself in a situation where old age is catching up to me whether it is an accident, workouts, desk job, or simply a horrible pillow. I think of dr. Lam. He immediately corrects the issues i have and more. I always leave with more knowledge. My squat performance and shoulder mobility has improved vastly. He tells me what the issue is, corrects it, and then provides me tips on how to continue to work on the areas i wish to improve on. He literally breaks it down to easy fundamentals and first principle. Now how you choose to do with the knowledge is up to you. I appreciate you dr. Lam ! read more

Dr. Lam has been my go to for many years. I've had back pain from a previous accident many years ago that I left untreated. I found this place and ever since, my back pain is gone. If you want your back pain taken care of, look no further. read more

Every time it's that time of the week I look forward to the scraping and the pain of getting my posture back on course! Tomorrows the day! And for every two weeks now for the last 5 years. read more

The best in the business! Dr. Lam is more than just a chiropractor. He spends time educating his patients on proper form for daily life and in the gym. As a professional who is in front of a screen 8+ hours a day and is frequently in the gym, his advice on proper posture and form (in the office and in the gym) has prevented long term pain in problem areas. Also, his use of the graston technique helped resolve my wife's early onset of carpal tunnel along with other issues from years of repetitive motion and bad form. read more

I filed a complaint with the Chiropractor examiners board. This Chiropractors office is conducting shady business practices; billing for services not provided, not informing the patient about charges. Summery of charges are bland and without any details. Given the high rating I thought this would be a good place to get help. Unfortunately, this was not the case. Makes me wonder if these 4-5 stars they receive are fabricated. read more

I've called at different times on different days, but no one ever answers the phone. I've also left messages, and no one has ever called back. Judging by their response, customer service is the last thing on their mind. I called during business hours every single time for a few weeks. read more

Decided to give this place a try after hearing many good things. Dr Nguyen was very informative with a fun personality. He taught me the right way to sit, work, and exercise correctly to avoid long term pain and discomfort in my shoulders and back. My visit was an hour long and very thorough. You can ask him about any exercises too and he would show you the most effective way of doing it! Would definitely return and recommend my friends and family! read more

I hate it and love it at the same time. A friend of mine recommended this place for the sport that we train in. I wasn't looking for the typical crack my neck and back place. Graston and ART are game changers for anyone who participates in sports. Within a single visit, my issues were better. The price is worth it! read more

First off. Dr. Nguyen is indeed knowledgeable and good at his job. I had a handful of sessions a couple years ago and the treatment was moderately working. However, my experience every session wasn't enjoyable and the customer service is poor. Everything felt rushed and when I had questions after my session, he would rush off to another patient. The reason why I stopped coming to him was because I had a 5:00PM appointment and he made me wait until 6:00PM while he was with a female patient. Afterwards, not only did he not apologize for making me wait 1 hour, but he didn't even treat me!! And he didn't even offer to reschedule another date. Like what the heck??! Keep in mind that I was the last/only person in the waiting room. He basically told me that I need to go to the gym and fix this and that when I'm working back exercises. Thank you for the tip, but I'm disappointed that he wasted my time and wasn't apologetic about it. read more

Wow it's been a year going to Dr Val's and the previous chronic issues I had are things of the past. Instead of endlessly stretching to relieve my issues, Dr Val has taught me the root issues, what to strengthen and mobility. Bonus, he's been helping me fix my terrible form in the gym and fixed my posture read more

I've always heard good things about Dr. Nguyen from friends and family, so I started going regularly after my primary doctor recommended physical therapy for my neck pains. At first I was worried that my neck was going to keep giving me issues, but Dr. Nguyen explained to me that I needed to improve my posture and showed me some stretches for my neck. I always feel a lot better after every visit and my neck feels less tense every time. Dr. Nguyen is very knowledgeable and I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is looking for a great, experienced chiropractor! read more

I came to Dr. Lam from good word of mouth through my sister. I suffered chronic back, neck & joint pain since I was a teenager. I realized the severity of it only after Dr. Lam treated me for it after I had a car accident. My neck has full mobility and my back posture and pain has improved greatly. No pain feels great!! He also offers great life advice with doing your adjustments. Thank you Dr. Lam. read more

I first discovered Dr. Lam Nguyen a few years back when I got into a car accident. He helped me with my lower back issues and I saw him at his previous office. I recently started to come back to him regularly for treatment on my neck pain and Achilles tendonitis. Having had to quit bootcamp because of my Achilles tendonitis, he explained to me that he does something called the "Graston" technique. The "Graston" technique is not something that is offered everywhere and Dr. Lam is a certified practicioner. I'm not going to lie. It's painful. He uses metal instruments that are massaged deeply into the muscles to break down the tissue that is responsible for causing you pain. In my case, it's my Achilles and neck. These metal instruments are serious business. When he pushes them into the tissues and massages them deeply into the muscles, it hurts so much that you are going to cringe at times. Your body will start to sweat as you scrunch up your face from the pain and tears that may or may not start to roll down your cheeks. But hang in there folks. After all the pain, there is a reward. It's called "relief". That is what keeps me coming back. I am confident that my Achilles tendonitis will be returning to normal functioning with consistent treatment here. The Graston technique is helping me where my physical therapist cannot. When I told my physical therapist that I was having this done at my Chiropractor's office, she expressed that she also wanted to get certified eventually but that it was currently cost prohibitive for her to do it at this time. Thank you Dr. Lam. I'll be seeing you. read more

Just had my 5th session...and don't plan on stopping anytime soon. After lifting for +8 years with bad form, it was finally time to see Dr. Nguyen. I had zero activation of my right pec, no glute activation, and overactive traps. In only 5 sessions he has almost fixed these issues completely, while teaching me why they are how they are. My everyday life has improved so much. No back pain from poor posture, no heel pain from standing, no shoulder pain lifting. This is all thanks to Dr. Nguyen teaching me how to activate my muscles. I've been dealing with right shoulder pain for +10 years. I did every stretch and exercise possible for my rotator cuff. Once he did some Graston to my right thumb, my shoulder felt so much better! It's crazy to me how I've been to other chiropractors/physical therapist and Dr. Nguyen makes it look so easy. Definitely recommend anyone to try Dr. Nguyen. read more

Came here for back pain. Not because of my 2nd car accident that month, but because I was stabbed in the back by my ex-fiance! Unfortunately, insurance does not cover that...but they can do something about being in the middle of a 3 car collision. Dr. D Lam was really good about seeing me right away. I was able to come in on the very day that I called. He has been very flexible with setting up appointments around my schedule, and extremely thorough in explaining what's going on physiologically and what to do next. My appointments are quick and efficient. Excellent service! read more

I'm absolutely grateful for Dr Lam. Throughout the years (since late 2015), he's educated me on form, how to properly execute movements and truly feel the muscle contraction. I attribute most of my growth to his lessons and wisdom He's helped keep me in check, for the most part, and I've been injury free for quite a while now! Thanks to his cues and knowledge, I've learned how to properly engage my problem areas (lats, glutes, etc) and how to take the muscle through the complete ROM. I am absolutely grateful for Dr Lam :)))) I haven't touched this weight in close to 6 years due to my lower back injury in late 2015 but after seeing him today, I felt such a huge surge of confidence that enabled me to even try 365 lmao!! The most I've done was like 335 for conventional reps and 365 or so for RDL reps. If anyone ever needs any work done on their problem areas, has any chronic pain or trouble feeling the target areas, he's the guy to go to. He's extremely knowledgeable and friendly (once you get past his tough exterior ) and has very reasonable rates! He's quite popular here and he's usually always booked so if y'all want to go, I recommend booking 1-2 weeks in advance. To all my fitness friends who know me, y'all know I'm hella anal and I rarely recommend anyone if I don't fully trust in them myself. Slide in the DM's if y'all have any questions!!!!! read more

We have a young 10 year old wrestler who hurt his ankle a year prior. He seemed to have healed so we didn't think anything of it. Well, almost a year later, we noticed he started limping on the same ankle he injured, wrestling stance was off and finally he was crying saying it hurt. We did not want to go to his regular doctor, since they will tell us the same thing, ice and rest. My husband looked up chiropractors and Dr. Lam Nguyen came up, best thing is he specializes in sports medicine. We setup an appointment, he examined it and it turned out he had a build up of scar tissue all up his leg. We started treatment to break down the scar tissue, he taped it up and sent us home with a few exercises to help in the process. During the next treatment, he also did some adjustments to his hips and back. After the 2nd treatment, Dr. Lam asked us to have him go back to practice so we can see how he was doing. He did a lot better. After a couple more treatments he was back to normal. He went for a final evaluation and hasn't had to go back anymore. Dr. Lam Nguyen is the best, very knowledgeable and does an excellent job at explaining everything. He is one of those Doctors that is not in it for the money, he enjoys helping people and loves what he does. The staff is very friendly as well, great office overall. read more

Great first visit with Dr Lam. Very clean and not crowded location taking cleanliness very seriously. I came in with back and shoulder pain that's bothered me for a long time. By pointing out range of motion and strength issues the Dr identified multiple areas that need work. He then used active release and the graston technique to loosen the muscles and joints affected. I feel much better and look forward to my next appointment. For those who haven't had chiropractic and are afraid of adjustments there were only two small ones that the dr double checked that I wanted. I'm sure that you can get a ton of relief without them as well. read more

I just called and put on hold I waited never got service horrible wait time. I don't reccomend no wonder they have bad service reviews

Found on yelp with highly regarded reviews, thought to give it a try. - Scheduled an 8AM appointment (even though website listed 8:30AM as opening hours)? - Unprofessional response and language via emails - Showed up at 8AM (as communicated by the establishment), and the office is closed. Waited 15 minutes, still nobody showed up - Sent an email after the no show, no response has been received as a customer Conclusion: unsatisfactory customer service read more

I have been going here for 2 years and for the past 2 years, my 35 year old body feels like it's 25 again. =) The Graston treatment feels like a Swedish /deep tissue massage to me. I've dealt with a lot of discomfort and pain in my neck and back. After each visit with Dr. Lam Nguyen, he'll make all your tight muscles and ligaments feel like "jelly". I always feel a million bucks after each visit. This place is amazing. Maria, Thao and the rest of the staff are the best too. read more

Cannot give 5 stars because I had only one visit. First impression was great. Doctor is knowledgeable and professional. I did X-ray right in the office and doctor provided with plan of treatment. Hope it will work. read more

Great staff, awesome customer service. I called in last Friday with some foot pain hoping to make an appointment in the upcoming week. Despite my hectic schedule of working full time from 9-6, Lam was able to fit me in yesterday as his last appointment. He educated me a bit on why I was experiencing pain and made it knowledgeable of what I should do to reduce the pain. The Graston technique he used helped me out so much. Before the appointment, I was not able to even do a toe raise on my left foot, but after the appointment, I was able to do multiple toe raises as well as more flexibility in my ankle. Overall, it was a great experience. Definitely coming back again and would definitely recommend this to friends. read more

I am extremely disappointed in my visit to VAL Chiropractic, which I found on help due to their high yelp reviews. So I recently got into a car accident and everyone has been telling me to go get my back checked. When I got there, they took down my information and stated that since the visit is because of the car accident, they will contact my car insurance to see if I have medical pay and refused to take my health insurance. After calling my car insurance, it turns out that I do not have medical pay on my coverage and that the doctor I'm seeing will give me other options on what I could do to cover for the payments. The doctor gave me like a quick 15 minutes exam and states that I should come back in a week to do a follow up since it's too close to the accident. He didn't check the spine or anything. The doctor also told me that since my insurance doesn't cover medical pay, I should contact an attorney the chiro actually works with and provided me their business card. Today, I got a call from the chiropractor saying that I haven't called the attorney to go over about my accident. However, I do not want to call the attorney since they are still investigating the car insurance and if anything, I will call them when they figure out whose fault is whose. The receptionist on the phone told me that since I am choosing not to contact the attorney, they are not going to be able to help me any further. ARE YOU SERIOUS? They stated for their chiro they do not touch health insurance AT ALL if it the person was involved in a car accident. To me, this place is just looking for money. I wouldn't recommend this place to ANYONE. They are just going to try to cross sell an attorney to you. read more

...a very delayed reviews..... Dr Lam treated me for 2 issues; my clicking hip from an old injury and whiplash from a rear-ended accident. I found Dr Lam on Yelp based on the excellent reviews and he treated my "clicking hip". I bought a package and by the 4th session, I saw HUGE improvements. My hip mobility is back to 100%; I can stand and walk without pain for hours like how I used to. Dr Lam also educated me on my injury and explained what happened to my muscles. In addition he also taught me exercises which I still do daily to relax and stretch my muscles. Later on, I got rear-ended and suffered from whiplash - my neck was swollen and my left shoulder ached. I was unable to rotate my head to the left. Again, Dr Lam did his magic and after 2 months of treatment, I was back to my old self. My appointments were always on time and Dr Lam gave his attention during our sessions. No issues with customer service. THANK YOU for all your help ! read more

I've been seeing Dr. Lam Nguyen for over a year now. It can be kind of confusing because his first name is Lam and his associate's last name is Lam... Anyway, he moved into a nicer space earlier this year & I love it! It's in the same shopping center as Save Mart & McDonald's. The new decor is definitely a step up. Maria at the front desk is wonderful, she's always so nice. I get really bad tension headaches & if left untreated, they often lead to debilitating migraines. Although it hurts so badly while he's working on my neck and shoulders, I feel a huge relief by the time he's done. Ahhhh, nothing like having my neck and back cracked. I've also come to him when I accidentally overextended my arm at work one day & he fixed it right up! My whole family loves him. He's so down to earth & we usually chat during the entire session so I almost forget how much pain I'm in. His new technique involves these tools which look like metal rods that he uses to break down tissue. Omfg, I can't help but tear up sometimes because it hurts and bruises me but I have to admit that it does help. Dr. Nguyen also practices sports medicine, he knows his stuff! I always receive thorough explanations about my condition, how to prevent it & how he's going to fix me. I usually have two appointments in a row & I'm good to go. TIP: Tuesdays & Thursdays are the best days to make an appointment! read more

I've been seeing Lam for over a year now. He's definitely help align me and help me get better range of motion. I work hunched over all day and my shoulders and back definitely take a toll on my body. After my visits from here I notice how my body can move more when I train. I think it's beneficial to get aligned because a lot of us don't understand how our bodies get misaligned from the way we sleep to work ergonomics. Thank you!!! I always look forward to my visits here! read more

A good client of mine referred me to Dr. Nguyen. I'm a hairdresser and suffer from pain and bruising at the thumb area. A lot of people scare me by telling me I have carpal tunnel. Good thing Dr assured me it was a work injury and nothing more. I look forward to all my sessions every 2 weeks. DR. Lam is a very cool guy and our sessions consist of endless laughs and giggles. We talk about the most randomness stuff and sometimes I feel as if he's my therapist also. Btw... The pain in my hands have gone away. But I do feel the itch and know when to return for my appointment cause my hand will tell me. I forgot to mention I use to spend countless money and effort at those cheap Chinese 1 hour massage that did nothing for me. Dr. Lam releases all the knots and pain in my forearm, thumbs, shoulder, neck and back, loves when I get my back and neck cracked. I'm gonna follow you forever!!! Muahaha." Evil laugh" read more