Muscle and Joint Clinic

Our son is a varsity baseball player in Marin County, and with Dr. Derik’s consistent oversight and treatment through the past several years our son was brought back to peak performance allowing him to excel at his sport without pain. I recommend the Muscle and Joint Clinic to anyone in search of competent and caring physical healing.

Dr Anderson has renewed my faith in chiropractic medicine. My daughter is a competitive junior rower and after 5 years of grueling training, she began to have knee pain and she had to stop rowing. First visit was to her regular doctor, he said it was strained hamstring, 1 month later, no relief. Second doctor was to an orthopedic doctor specializing in sports medicine, also said it was hamstring. Another month, no improvement and a total of 2 months lost training. Coach suggested getting an MRI, which resulted in a diagnosis of chondromalacia of her patella (knee tracking). Ortho doc recommended rest, ice, ibuprofen when in pain and to continue exercise to strengthen and stretch, everything we had already been doing that with no improvement. Desperate, l decided to try a friends recommendation of Dr Anderson. 1 visit and my daughter had some pain relief, 4 sessions and she was back in the boat. Here we are 2 months later and she’s racing again with no knee pain. We are still seeing Dr Anderson on a weekly basis to continue treatments during the racing season to keep her in good health. Now the whole family see’s Dr Anderson and when he’s not available, Dr Knight… she’s great too.

I went to Derik with complications from a double hip replacement on referral from a close friend. My feet had been corrected up to 30 degrees in surgery, and the muscles couldn’t reorganize to the dramatic change in angles. He diagnosed the issue in a session, and we began recovery therapy immediately. Within a month (4 sessions) I was functioning better, and in a few he had corrected the issue. What a shame this kind of thing is not recognized by the general medical community or covered by insurance… it’s just ignored since it showed up 6 months after the surgeries. This is way beyond Chiropractic, it’s deep muscle and joint work, and every step of the way I learned more about my body and how to keep it tuned and in shape. He recommended a Stem Cell Proceedure on my rotator cuff, which was also calendared for surgery… no way I wanted to be cut again. It worked beautifully, avoiding the trauma, drugs, and long recovery. This is the man you want to talk to when MD’s or Surgeons want to send you down the institutional meat grinder. I feel like I did 10 years ago and still improving. I’ve recommended him to friends who feel the same way. You owe it to yourself to step up to the future, a master, and the others in the office are the same caliber. Don’t hesitate, you deserve it.

I have worked with Dr. Derik for about 20 years. He’s helped with weak ankles, leaky gut, problemtic feet as well as back issues through the years. Now we’re working on my shoulder and improvement is dramatic. He gives you homework which really works and my ankles have been strong for many years. He goes to the source of the issue which means you don’t have to return for the same thing all the time. He really knows what he’s doing.

Both Dr. Knight and Dr. Anderson are very knowledgeable, they use different techniques, and never waste anytime. They enjoy their work and helping others and it shows during every appointment.
Personally, I have a slipped L-​3 disk, and a compressed C-​5 vertebrae and they have helped me gain a lot more mobility and stability. Their work makes it possible for me to still place sports and to not be in dire pain afterwards. I highly recommend either chiropractor.

I’ve had a great experience here. I’ve worked with both Derek and Rachel and have received both preventative treatment and chiropractic adjustment as well as treatment for injuries. As an active crossfitter, I’ve had several chronic issues that I have gotten treatment for. My shoulder and back injuries are finally behind me. They use various techniques here, and between acoustic compression therapy, cupping, and manual active release therapy, they are always able to diagnose and then treat my issues quickly. Their knowledge of the body feels very high and I’m always confident with their assessment of my issues when I come in. I would highly recommend them to a friend or family member.

I have been working with Dr. Derik for the past 8 months to ease ankle/​foot pain mainly caused by an accident 30 years ago. He has helped me to understand the cause of these pains and from that point on how to ease them. He is well versed on the most recent techniques/​research and shares that info with me. He is patient, as I always have several questions and often, repeat them until I have a complete understanding. I have found Dr. Derik and his staff to be pro-​active and supportive in my endeavor to learn about newer exercise plans that work for me. I am grateful.

I have seen Dr. Derik Anderson about 12 times now for chronic pain I have had in my neck from a past whiplash accident. It only got worse from all the cycling I have been doing. The treatments have been amazing. Derik is not your normal Chiropractor. He should really be described as a Muscle and Joint Therapist. The manual therapy he has been doing on my neck and back has not only relieved the pain, it also has giving me a tremendous about of freedom of movement. I have been to many Chiropractors and I have never had this type of deep work done. I fully recommend this type of treatment and especially recommend Dr. Anderson.

My teenage son and I consulted with Dr. Derik Anderson at Sol Health Center for an elbow irritation issue resulting from overuse in sports. Dr. Derik offered us an icing machine that he said would penetrate into the arm over 2 hours of use and relieve the symptoms faster than conventional ice treatment.
I was very impressed with Dr. Anderson’s office, his staff and their professionalism. More important was the competence of his consultation and effectiveness of the recommended treatment for my son. Dr. Anderson was right on: the machine alleviates symptoms much faster than conventional ice application therapy.
I would not hesitate to recommend this office to my associates.
Manny
Belvedere, CA

Whether you are looking to maintain health or for a solution to your health issues, I strong visiting Sol Health Center in San Rafael. Led by Dr. Derik Anderson, Sol Health Center is based upon an easy concept that you will learn called: The 3 Keys — Release, Re-​mobilize and Restore.
Dr. Anderson’s capacity to take where you from where you at with your health and with your education about your health is phenomenal. Well worth the drive from any section of the Bay Area for the visit.
Lastly be sure to ask about the «wave machine.» He is doing some ground breaking work that is very safe and effective and it helps to break down scar tissue.

I have known Dr Derik Anderson for over 13 years, both as a colleague and at times as a patient. Dr Anderson is one of the most intelligent and comprehensive practitioners I know. I’ve always found him to be up on the latest techniques and the latest research. He is currently working with me on my chronic Plantar Fascitis issues. He is using a new soundwave-​based technology called WellWave, in conjunction with ART and Rock Taping. This trio of tools is a slam dunk for finding answers to my current issue. I feel that I am finally experiencing some relief after many months of pain while trying different therapies and exercises. Dr Anderson is my first choice in the North Bay for any musculoskeletal-​based patient referrals.

Dr. Derik Anderson has been treating me since 2009 and without hesitation, he is my first choice when it comes to pain management and over all health. I continue to be inspired by the vast variety of methods he works with. His knowledge seems to be forever expanding and I always leave his office with immediate change and relief. He sends me home with exercises that are easy to do at home, and are effective. Just last week I went in with shin splints and he applied «Rock Tape» and I kid you not, within 36 hours I had ZERO soreness in my shins! Dr. Derik has successfully treated me anywhere from long term muscle pain to anxiety and panic attacks. His environment is comforting, clean, and professional, which is a direct reflection of his personal qualities and charm and have always left a lasting impression and a feeling of being well taken care of.

Wow I bought a livingsocial deal from these guys and tried to make an appointment about 5 times and they were unable to accommodate me or my friend. The deal expired and they still won’t return my call!