Welcome to Chiropractic Neurology Center, a Long Beach chiropractic practice specializing in chiropractic neurology, neurological examinations, and individualized chiropractic care.
Since opening our doors in October 2000, we have been dedicated to providing patients throughout Long Beach, Los Angeles, and surrounding Southern California communities with personalized care focused on the relationship between the brain, nervous system, spine, movement, balance, and overall function. The practice has now seen more than 10,000 patients since opening.
Our practice was founded by Dr. Shad Groves, D.C., DACNB, FACFN, M.S. Clinical Neuroscience and Dr. Karin Kim, D.C., M.S. Clinical Neuroscience. Together, they bring extensive clinical experience and advanced education in chiropractic and clinical neuroscience to every patient they serve.
Our philosophy is straightforward: listen carefully, examine thoroughly, educate our patients, and develop individualized care based on their unique needs.
What is chiropractic neurology?
Chiropractic neurology is a specialized approach to chiropractic care that focuses on the relationship between the brain, nervous system, sensory systems, movement, balance, and the body.
At Chiropractic Neurology Center, we use a detailed examination process to evaluate neurological and functional aspects of each patient's health. The information gathered during an examination can help our doctors determine whether chiropractic neurology may be appropriate and what types of care may best fit the individual.
Chiropractic neurology may incorporate a variety of non-invasive neurological, sensory, movement, and chiropractic techniques, depending on the patient's examination findings and goals.
Our approach may include:
- Neurological and chiropractic examinations
- Manual chiropractic adjustments
- Instrument-assisted chiropractic adjustments, including Activator-style techniques
- Eye-movement exercises
- Visual and sensory stimulation
- Neurological-based exercises
- Coordination and balance activities
- Vestibular exercises and rehabilitation
- Manual traction
- Massage and soft-tissue care when appropriate
- Movement and functional exercises
- X-rays when clinically indicated
Every patient is different, and treatment is selected based on the individual's history, examination findings, needs, and response to care.
Specialized chiropractic neurology examination
Understanding how your nervous system functions
We believe that effective care begins with a thorough understanding of the individual.
A chiropractic neurology examination may evaluate different aspects of neurological and physical function, including:
- Balance and coordination
- Eye movements and visual function
- Sensory processing
- Posture and movement
- Reflexes
- Neurological function
- Vestibular function
- Musculoskeletal and spinal function
The purpose of this examination is to help our doctors better understand how the patient's nervous system and body are functioning and determine what approaches may be appropriate. Rather than relying solely on a patient's symptoms, we look at the whole person and the way different systems of the body interact.
Individualized chiropractic neurology treatment
There is no single treatment approach that is right for everyone.
Following an examination, our doctors may recommend a combination of chiropractic, neurological, sensory, vestibular, and therapeutic techniques based on each patient's individual needs. For some patients, care may involve traditional chiropractic adjustments. For others, treatment may emphasize sensory stimulation, neurological exercises, eye exercises, balance activities, or other non-force techniques.
Gentle, non-force chiropractic options
We understand that some patients prefer not to have their spine manually adjusted or are uncomfortable with traditional chiropractic techniques. Chiropractic neurology provides additional options for care, including approaches that use sensory and neurological stimulation without necessarily applying a traditional spinal adjustment.
Our doctors work with each patient to determine appropriate techniques while taking the patient's comfort, preferences, health history, and examination findings into consideration.
Experienced chiropractic neurology doctors
Dr. Shad Groves
Dr. Shad Groves, D.C., DACNB, FACFN, M.S. Clinical Neuroscience brings advanced education and extensive clinical experience in chiropractic neurology and clinical neuroscience to Chiropractic Neurology Center.
As a board-certified chiropractic neurologist, Dr. Groves has dedicated much of his professional career to understanding the relationship between the nervous system and the body's function. He is also a published neuroscience researcher, contributing to scientific literature related to neurological function and clinical neuroscience.
You can learn more about Dr. Groves's published research through the following resources:
- View Dr. Shad Groves's published research on PubMed
- Search Dr. Shad Groves's publications through Google Scholar
- View Dr. Shad Groves's research profile on ResearchGate
Dr. Karin Kim
Dr. Karin Kim, D.C., M.S. Clinical Neuroscience has been practicing in the Long Beach and Los Angeles area since 2000. She earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life Chiropractic College West, graduating Magna Cum Laude in December 1999, and earned her Master of Science in Clinical Neuroscience in 2022.
Dr. Kim has a particular interest in caring for individuals and families, including expectant mothers, children, and adults who want to take a more active role in their health.
Together, Dr. Groves and Dr. Kim provide a personalized approach that combines chiropractic experience with an understanding of the nervous system and clinical neuroscience.
Patient education is part of our care
We believe that understanding your body can be an important part of taking responsibility for your health. Our doctors take time to explain examination findings, discuss appropriate care options, and answer questions so patients can make informed healthcare decisions.
Our goal isn't simply to provide treatment. We want our patients to understand how their nervous system and body function and how they can actively participate in their own health and well-being.
A collaborative approach to healthcare
We believe healthcare works best when professionals work together in the patient's best interest. Chiropractic neurology can be one component of a person's overall healthcare. When appropriate, we may recommend consultation, referral, or collaboration with other qualified healthcare professionals.
Our commitment is to provide appropriate care while recognizing when another healthcare provider's expertise may be beneficial. The patient's health and best interests always come first.
Serving Long Beach and Greater Los Angeles since 2000
For more than two decades, Chiropractic Neurology Center has served patients in Long Beach, Los Angeles, and surrounding Southern California communities. Our practice is dedicated to providing specialized chiropractic neurology examinations and individualized care in a welcoming, patient-centered environment.
If you are looking for a Long Beach chiropractor specializing in chiropractic neurology, interested in a neurological examination, or simply want to learn more about how your nervous system may relate to your overall health, we welcome the opportunity to meet you.
Schedule a chiropractic neurology consultation
The first step is learning more about you, your health history, and your goals.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Shad Groves or Dr. Karin Kim to learn more about chiropractic neurology and whether a specialized examination may be appropriate for you.
Chiropractic Neurology Center1225 E. Wardlow Road
Long Beach, California 90807
Serving Long Beach, Los Angeles, and surrounding communities
Contact us today to schedule your consultation: 562-997-0966