Pastrmac Chiropractic

Dr. Eric is an amazing chiropractor. I am 25 years old with multiple problems with lower back and neck issues due to multiple motorcycle accident spending over 10 years. With his intense therapy feeling has back in to my fingers and my multiple out of place vertebrae are being moved back in the place. I have researched multiple chiropractic offices in orange county until coming across Dr. Eric. Dr. Eric give me The best therapy and pricing. I was getting quotes from other chiropractic offices ranging between $ 4000-​$ 5000. Dr. Eric was willing to help me with my financial issues and give me a price quote a quarter of a fraction of other chiropractic offices. I highly recommend going to dr. Eric and would recommend highly to friends and family. Thanks dr. Eric for your generosity and kindness.

Dr. Pastrmac has the gift of knowing where to adjust, in what sequence, to align the whole spine. His approach is long-​term health, not just a quick pop-​in of the bones. He is a patient, intuitive, skilled chiropractor. I prefer his approach over the many adjustments I have had over the years. Good location, lovely offices.

Dr Pastermac is a true professional that takes your health very seriously. I Have crawled into his office many times and always walk out feeling much much better. Thanks Doc!!! I would recommend him if you have pain allow him to help your recovery you won’t be disappointed. Denis LaVertu

Before going to Dr. Pastrmac I was the queen of pillows (I’ve probably bought close to one hundred pillows over the past 5 years). Going to bed at night was like stepping into a torture chamber. I couldn’t sleep on my right side because my ribs would painfully dislocate, sleeping on my left side was a little better, but I would wake up throughout the night and in the morning with debilitating neck pain. I discovered sleeping on my back would cause me to stop breathing, so I propped pillows around me to ensure I wouldn’t accidentally wind up on my back and never wake up. My hands would go numb during the night as well and although I had been regularly going to other chiropractors and achieving increased mobility and decreased daytime pain, we weren’t able to stop the progression of these painful sleeping issues… so I looked for a chiropractor who had before and after testimonials with unusual cases and found Dr. Pastrmac.
I am happy to say after just two months of treatment, I sleep through the night and wake up pain free (it has been many, many years since I have been able to wake up without pain!) I understand now that the pillows and mattresses weren’t the problem (2 years ago I also bought a new mattress… specifically designed to decrease back pain, but it didn’t help). Among several issues, I was completely missing the curve in my neck (thank you years of working a desk job, haha). In conjunction with spinal adjustments, Dr. Pastrmac gave me targeted exercises to do (which I did several times a day) and advised me to roll up a pillow to sleep on at night and physically showed me how curved my neck should be with the rolled up pillow. I was nervous about sleeping on my back with a rolled up pillow, fearful I would stop breathing, but sure enough… the lack of a curve in my neck was contributing to the problem. I now sleep comfortably on my back every night without any pain or breathing issues. My ribs don’t dislocate anymore and with my regular adjustments the pinched nerves and neck pain are healing.
Dr. Pastrmac is a problem solver and isn’t intimidated by unique physical puzzles needing to be solved. He has helped me tremendously and I highly recommend him!!!

Negative experience at this practice I will never recommend this practice to anyone!!! The Doctor was unprofessional and blamed the patient for the work that the insurance company did not cover! This is clearly something this office needs to learn to deal with insurance company rather than blaming the patient. What a headache this has caused!

Dr Pastrmac has been able to accurately diagnose my back problem and design a treatment plan that has been very effective

Thank you Dr. Eric!
After spending a month in the care of an orthopedic surgeon for my sprained knee, I came to Dr. Eric for a second opinion. What a difference Dr. Eric has made — within a week I am walking better and can see real improvement. His experience with muscle /​neurological systems and expert body adjustments give me the confidence that I came to the right place.

I’ve long felt that chiropractic care is beneficial, but Dr. Pastrmac’s adjustments are transformational. I’m thankful that he came to work in the same office where I have my own medical practice. It’s easy to send my patients to someone who has done so much more than others in his field to make a difference in my pain, posture, flexibility, and overall health.

As a recipient of any type of services, it’s really important to advocate for yourself, ask questions and do your research!
I’m not well versed in the world of chiropractic care, so Dr. P was very kind and took his time explaining what he was seeing in the X-​rays and the treatment plan (short and long-​term) to maintain a healthy spine and overall well-​being. I knew that my cervical rotation was impeded on the right side and have frequently experienced painful tension in that area.
After just a few adjustments, my right cervical rotation has immensely improved and I feel more «space» in the spinal column. Of course, it takes time to realign the spine so you have to be willing to commit to regular appointments and then maintenance appointments.
Just a warning that your first chiropractic adjustment is very disconcerting because this is YOUR SPINE and you hear cracking and there may be some twisting so DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME! But if you have a great chiropractor, you’ll wonder why you never tried it sooner.
Give the doctor a call and start on your journey to wellness :)

Dr. Eric Pastrmac is one of the best chiropractors I’ve found! He seems to understand how my various mysterious autoimmune symptoms are related to the degenerative disc disease, loss of curvature in my neck, and early onset of arthritis by compromising my neurological system. Saturday it felt like I had an arrow piercing through my right shoulder in addition to a sharp stabbing feeling in the center of my back that would knock the wind out of me and now, after my adjustment, I’m «almost back to normal».

As promised, an update! It has been about three months now since I’ve began my adjustments and am happy to say my lower and mid back pain has finally subsided! The pain has actually subsided two months in with weekly treatments. I’ve been coming back for maintenance to make sure my spine doesn’t shift improperly.
I’ve been suffering from lower back pain for two years from throwing my back in golf. I thought it was just a sore muscle. To make matters worse, I went to the gym the following day for my squat/​deadlift routine and destroyed my lower back. Had I found Doctor P earlier, I wouldn’t have been walking around in a limp for so long.
I never write reviews about anything, but this man has changed me and I’m extremely thankful for that. If you do decide to give his service a try, ask about his book! It has many unique stretches that helped me tremendously with my recovery and flexibility.

Dr. P is the best! He has been treating me for over a year and I am so much healthier and happier as a result. Unlike other Chiropractors that have treated me, Dr. P has a detailed understanding of the nervous and endocrine systems, and how they tie in with the spine. If you want to avoid drugs and surgery and become truly healthy, Dr. P is a great resource.

Dr. Pastrmac was recommended to me by one of my clients when I mentioned I felt an adjustment was needed… I have a chiropractor in Las Vegas but Dr. Pastrmac’s adjustments are more precise and I feel they provide me more relief. He doesn’t just grab your neck and crack you. He feels around for the tightness or blocked area and tells you what he’s feeling at the same time. He’ll use specialized instruments to indicate where my back is locked up… incredible! In addition, he discusses preventive maintenance with me in regards to my slouching so I’ll have better posture. I highly recommend Dr. Pastrmac!

Eric is very passionate and energetic. He has a wide range of knowledge and he really cares about your overall well being and energy level. Highly recommended!

Very informative and helpful. Really nice that they can do X-​rays on site. Everything you need is already there.

I suffer from a hunchback because of the constant Video Editing work that I do on a daily basis and the bad ergonomical habits I’ve been putting my poor body through. At one point I couldn’t sit, stand or lay down because of my tight and misaligned upper back.
I found out about Dr. Pastrmac through Groupon and since then, my back has been way better and straighter than before I met Dr. Pastrmac.
I love he incorporates technology into his chiropractic therapy. Measuring my spinal discs with a computer connected peripheral every time before a session.
Shout out to Roxy for accommodating my scheduling every time! She’s so sweet and helpful.
I honestly have this review up because of the affordability and the benefits I got from Dr. Pastrmacs expertise. I’m also buying his book about stretching and alignment next week!

Dr. Eric is the man! I am a true believer in Chiropractic care as it just makes sense. His insights and adjustments will cut the recovery after my accident by many months and I am grateful.

Just like the other review — their customer service is bad. The lady on the phone was just scheduling an appointment and wasn’t really helping. She does not understand what the client needs. I have been to a few chiropractic office in OC and this is probably the worst experience I have ever had.
I got a consultation and massage deal on groupon. Since I had my xray done within 3 months ago, I did not want to get another xray again, making sense?
I called for an appointment and told the lady my situation and I just tried to schedule the massage appointment. She said NO! Either I need to get it done in their office or I need to get my last xray copies. ALSO, I cannot get both consultation and massage appointment in one visit.
Groupon is offering the same deal at the same price at MANY other chiropractic office. Pick a better service one!

CHRIO — WORKED FOR ME! Hope you have the same success
Unfortunately, traditional medical providers are neither trained on the correlation of health and wellbeing that results from structural alignment, nor the benefit of this treatment for back pain.
BE CAREFUL, and do you research. Ask your chriro-​person if they practice the «Gonstead» technique, and if they say «yes», as them to explain the benefits. Their answer should be something along the line that the generally taught school of chiropractic is based in TWISITING, which can cause DAMAGE to the musculoskeletal system. The Gonstead Method is an extension of chiropractic based on the mechanical principles of structural engineering, and relies on weight-​bearing X-​ray films — in a nutshell, your chiropractor should be PUSHING THROUGH on a tangential axis, and NOT TWISTING you.
I developed acute, debilitating SCIATIA pain that was not effectively reduced by drugs or acupuncture, and steroids were not on my ‘acceptable treatment’ list. X-​Rays showed that my L5 was out about ¼″, basically pushing back into the nerve canal pinching the sciatic nerve. Dr Pastermac’s signature move is a direct manipulation that pops the pelvis and then L5 back into place like a 1 – 2 punch, and in an instant, the pain is gone.
However, if you are like me, you feel greatly relieved after the adjustment, then head back to the office to sit down in that same chair that is probably a major contributor of the problem, and the bones slip back, and a few hours later, you are back in pain.
The reality is that my postural misalignment has been ‘building to a crescendo’ for years, and it took some time to get the adjustments to ‘stick’. I went in TWICE A DAY for a couple months, before tapering off. (a) what is the point of being in unnecessary pain, and (b) I wanted my body to know that I am seriously committed to its realignment. this is a combination of art and science, and something that Pastermac does very well.
REGARGING X-​RAYS, the doc needs to see your structure if you are going to be able to embark on a plan of structural realignment. imo, Pastermac priced his x-​rays reasonably. If you go elsewhere, argue about the price. An x-​ray set should not cost you more than a hundred bucks or so. Remember, this is age-​old, dirt-​cheap technology.
YOUR BUDGET. If your doc wants a $ 600 initial visit fee for x-​rays and your first exam, imo, you are definitely in the wrong place. The goal here is basic structural maintenance, Suggest you find a practitioner that enjoys their work and can setup a plan for you that is reasonable for your budget. Keep in mind that you will need a LOT of adjustments, so my suggestion is to negotiate an ‘all you can eat’ plan. At the end of the day, you need lots of adjustments at the outset to get the process started. If you walk in with PAIN, I strongly suggest you do not walk out with another appointment a week later … stay on it — frequently and often — until the pain drops from acute to just discomfort, then take a break for the body to ‘reset’ and start another cycle, albeit less often.
MEDS. Regarding drugs, ibuprofen is the drug of choice for sciatica, and, btw, you do not need a prescription for the 600’s or 800’s, as ibuprofen is ibuprofen, just take 3 or 4 200 mg advil … it is the same. Stay away from alcohol while on ibuprofen, and get off of it as soon as possible.
BACK BRACE. There is lots of discussion on this topic, all the way up to major and significant studies reported by the NLM (national library of medicine). Bottom line is like 50/​50, some people get relief, some do not. In my case, sitting with the brace on definitely helps to reduce the pain both while sitting and driving. If you are in pain, I suggest you give it a try, but as with the meds, get off as quickly as possible to avoid dependency.
Chiropractic Care
60% of people with sciatica who didn’t get relief from other therapies and then tried spinal manipulation experienced the same degree of pain relief as patients who eventually had surgery… The 120 people in the study saw a chiropractor about 3 times a week for 4 weeks, and then continued weekly visits, tapering off treatment as they felt better.
Bottom line, for me, is that chiro worked to alleviate my sciatia pain, and Pastermac is both skilled and reasonably priced. Strongly suggest you give him a try.

As someone already wrote — there is no need to look further, you have found your doc!
Dr. P has a very caring approach. The whole process of diagnosis is of a holistic nature. Each information you give on your health is considered and he will ask you even more. It is important to him that you feel good. Everything is explained in detail and in a very understandable way. His assistant always finds an appointment for me and is very helpful when it comes to insurance related questions. The appointments are made well so there is no waiting time at all.
Even though I am just at the start of the recommended therapy by Dr. Pastrmac I am noticing a huge difference not only with my pain but also in my overall well being. After visiting few doctors for my back pain, hip pain, knee, wrist and no one was really helping me (except with pain medication) — a friend recommended me Dr. Pastrmac. Some pain I was having for the last 2 – 3 years was gone after just 2 – 3 weeks of treatment! Amazing! I was skeptical at first but the results speak for themselves. Even my breathing improved, headache as well. I am already looking forward to the rest of the healing process :-)

Doctors displaying genuine passion, commitment, and energy for their patients is not so common these days, but Dr. Pastrmac illustrates all of these qualities and can be fully trusted to care for anyone’s health & well-​being.
His extensive background in his past career as an aircraft engineer carries through in his current practice as a chiropractor — he is precise, swift, and very knowledgeable in his field.
Dr. Pastrmac has myself and my family’s full recommendation, and I advise everyone interested to ask any questions as Dr. Pastrmac is an incredibly passionate and insightful specialist!