Spine & Sports Institute

Experiencia fantástica: If the rating has an infinite star category, I would give it to Dr. Vid! In the early summer of 2024, the spasms around my shoulder and front pec have gotten so bad that I decided to hunt for another doctor who might be able to find the root cause of my issue. I hoped to find someone who could “fix me for good”, and not merely manage the symptoms with a revolving door. I have had this type of muscle cramps and muscle lock up for over 30 years. Occasional body massages or chiropractic visits would relieve it for the day or two, and then the problem would come back. It got worse in my mid-thirties, where the muscle group along my right side of the body from shoulder down to my hip would lock up, limiting my range of motion and causing me to limp. Before seeing Dr Vid, I saw three chiropractors, three acupuncturists, one naturopath, one osteopathic healing art practitioner, one nutritionist and countless body workers. All of them helped more or less. The numbers of unresponsive muscles groups decreased, but the spasms still come and go. I couldn’t predict when the spasm would occur nor do I understand the trigger. All of this changed after I started working with Dr. Vid. His diagnostic sessions identified the problem area and he explained what caused my muscles spasms – from a series of soft tissues imbalances. We started to work on instilling correct body postures for a variety of daily activities. Each session, he starts with checking the state of the body, then releases unresponsive muscles with Active Release Techniques, then adjusts the spine. After that, we step out to his training area to strengthen specific muscle groups with exercises, and followed with electrical stimulations. Before the end of each session, I get my “homework” to do at home, until my next session. By ~6 weeks, I understood and learned a variety of techniques to counter my spasms, and they worked! As the treatments went on and I continued with “homework”, spasms became rare occurrences. Dr. Vid further identified how other body patterns was affecting my shoulder. His treatments felt like a whole body rebalance and reintegration. As I now approaching almost one year of treatment, I have a stronger core, and a sliming waist instead of a boyish waist. My posture improved with open chest and shoulders down. Kettlebell swing and Turkish get-ups along with specific isolation exercises are now part of my fitness routine. Amazingly, I found them extremely complimentary to yoga practice. Dr. Vid is not a standard chiropractor, who “cracks” you and get you out of the door. I get his full attention for 1 hour and 15 mins. My sessions evolved from fixing acute problems to tailoring training to achieve my fitness goal. I now view him as my “very upscale wellness doc/coach”. I can discuss and set goals with him, and he helps me navigating the path. Contrary to what one might imagine him as a drilling sergeant, he is very understanding and compassionate. He meets at where I am, not where he wants me to be. I am extremely grateful that I found him. I don’t know anyone who practices chiropractic care this way. I feel very empowered knowing how to deal with my own body.

Experiencia fantástica: I have been struggling with hip pain for almost a year. I have been trying several approaches but wasn’t able to get ride of my pain. After few sessions with Vid I felt significantly better. He was able to put together a functional approach that includes everything needed in a structured way in order to get successful results and find root cause of issues. He meticulously did comprehensive tests to figure all problematics area and checked the status of my spine and hip through x-ray imaging. I like that approach as it allows to be sure about what’s going on without speculation and confirm the right path to follow. His approach includes various massage techniques, chiropractic adjustments, stretching strength and strength exercises. I am able to fix my issues generated by years of office work. As an athletic person doing high intensity sports his approach also allows to get to the next level and having my muscles work together in more efficient way and also breathing more efficiently as I workout. His treatment helps my body to function in a very powerful and efficient way and brings together what an athlete needs to get to a higher level. He is also helping to improve strong foundation so the body is more resilient to training. Working with Vid is really life changing and addressing deeply my needs without a gap. Working with Vid requires to do the work needed at home and during sessions also constantly showing up the appointments. I look forward to more results as we continue to work together.

Experiencia fantástica: I’ve been under Dr. Vid’s care for the past year, and he’s been instrumental in helping me regain strength and mobility after childbirth. As a new mom to a thriving (and *very* active) 99th-percentile weight baby girl, I quickly developed severe lower back pain and leg numbness from constant lifting. Despite trying massages and physical therapy, nothing worked—I even considered flying abroad for specialist treatment until I found Dr. Vid. From the start, Dr. Vid took a thorough, science-backed approach: careful examinations, coordinating X-rays for accurate diagnosis, and designing a tailored plan combining targeted therapy with strengthening exercises. When he asked about my goals—holding my growing baby comfortably and returning to long-distance running—he crafted a progressive plan that balanced challenge with safety. Thanks to his expertise, I’ve built critical strength without setbacks and am now nearing both milestones! Beyond his skill, Dr. Vid’s encouragement and professionalism made the journey empowering. I couldn’t recommend him more highly to anyone seeking compassionate, results-driven care. Grateful beyond words!

Experiencia fantástica: The greatest passion of my life is Argentine tango, and it’s safe to say that without Dr. Vid, I would not be dancing anymore. Thanks to him, I went from debilitating foot pain to dancing freely for hours in four-inch heels. To me, it’s nothing short of miraculous. I came to Dr. Vid after running out of options. After a decade of dancing, I developed foot pain that no podiatrist, shoe, cream, or orthotic could fix. When I first contacted him, my expectations were admittedly low. The pain had been intense, and here I was, entrusting myself to someone who was neither a dancer nor a specialist in life on very high heels. How much I underestimated him! From the very first session, I realized I was in expert hands — with someone who wouldn’t just look at my foot, but assess my entire body, identifying root causes I’d never considered. What followed were focused, hands-on sessions to address the problem areas, followed by active physical therapy. He taught me exactly where and how to build strength to protect my body from future injury. I began to understand that if I want to stay pain-free — especially under high-stress demands — I need to take an active role in caring for and strengthening my body. And Dr. Vid showed me precisely how to do that. Dr. Vid won’t give you a magic pill, an invasive surgery, or an overnight fix — because he knows those only mask the issue and can even make it worse over time. He won’t have you come in for quick sessions only to keep returning with the same problem. What he will do is zoom in on your body, identify the root cause, treat you holistically, and equip you with an arsenal of tools that will leave you feeling stronger and healthier than you have in years. His expertise is astonishing, his knowledge vast, his encouragement unwavering, and his positivity contagious. Finding Dr. Vid changed everything. What he gave me wasn’t just relief - it was the strength and knowledge to keep doing what I love for years to come.

Experiencia fantástica: Dr. Vid is the fourth chiropractor I’ve been to and I’m so grateful he was recommended to me. I had been living with chronic pain caused by degenerative disc disease and spondyloses that was drastically affecting my daily activities and my personality. I felt lost, depressed, and was trying to come to terms that a task as small as grocery shopping was going to forever equal pain and anxiety. That maybe I couldn’t snowboard, hike or travel. I was feeling like a horrible partner in my marriage because everything had to be adjusted for my pain or tolerance that day. The more I tried, the more pain knocked me down and I was just tired at 50. What was the rest of my life going to look like? Then I met Dr. Vid. He performed a series of tests over several sessions and then explained what he found and how to fix it. I was incredibly skeptical because I’ve heard it before. “You can fix my pain if you just come x times per week …” There was something different this time and I could understand better what was going on. See he doesn’t just adjust and send you on your way, there is work and he is right there with you. Active Release Technique and drills - it’s not easy; it’s really painful at times and hard but so worth it. You’ll have to trust me on this because there were days that I thought I couldn’t do it or didn’t want to but I always leave feeling stronger. Now, I do the shopping, we can travel, and I snowboarded pain free for the first time in years! I still have occasional days of pain, but I have tools to find relief. I am more in control of my life and love it. I can’t thank you enough.

Experiencia fantástica: I came to Dr. Vid with a strained back injury that later exposed many muscle imbalances and mobility issues I have developed over years of powerlifting. At the time I was training for a marathon and had difficultly running more than 3 miles without major tightness and discomfort. After several sessions with Dr. Vid I regained my confidence running and retrained my body to move and active the correct muscles. I just completed the 2024 SF Marathon blowing past my goal of sub 4 hours. I can confidently say this would never have been possible without Dr. Vid. Trust the process and the results will come. Cannot recommend enough!

Experiencia fantástica: I first came to see Dr Vid for my Frozen shoulder. He was able to help treat the muscles with Active Release Technique ART to help remove the tightness and increase greater range of motion. Within a few weeks of treatment and corrective PT I was able to regain function and get back to all my work and golfing pain free. He now is working on my LB pain and hip tightness from all long hours I sit in front of the computer. I am really happy with the level of expertise, time he spends for the sessions and all strength drills. I have never seen such a program that truly focuses on you being taught to move and function pain free that is self sustaining. I appreciate all Dr Vids attention to detail to get out of pain and helping reach my goals.

Experiencia fantástica: I've been working with Dr. Vid over the last few months to work on knee pain, toe pain, and calf pain from my marathon training. We've worked on releasing my tightness, strengthening my core, and focusing on maintaining/improving my mobility. I wish I learned a lot of the valuable lessons that Dr. Vid has taught me years ago, but I'm very grateful that I know them know. He's an expert at what he does, and I could not give him a higher recommendation.

Experiencia fantástica: Vid is just a superb individual to work with. Any care provider should have this level of knowledge, compassion and education. I have been seeing Vid since my back injury in 2023, and I feel more confident about my healing process and progression by day with his physical therapy plan.

Experiencia fantástica: First went to Dr Vid to re-shape my body to open up my shoulders and avoid cervical laminectomy surgery. Proceeded from there to rebuilding other parts of my body that were failing. Vid offers the full range from repair to training that has allowed me to avoid injuries and keep biking, running, snowboarding, and dancing. Very grateful!

Experiencia fantástica: Recently, I hiked 40 miles over 4 days. What makes this truly remarkable is that 2 years ago, I was in such excruciating pain that I didn’t think I would be able to hike ever again. I had been suffering from plantar fasciitis for about a year when I came to see Dr. Vid Jindal and the Spine and Sports team. I could barely walk, I couldn't stand for more than a minute, I was depressed, out of shape, and had lost hope. I thought surgery was the only option left for me. There is so much mystery around how you cure plantar fasciitis and the Internet has a lot of disinformation. Dr. Vid helped me cut through all of that fog to narrow in on real solutions that work. He utilized strength training drills as well as treatment sessions of ART, Acupressure, and HMT. His treatment program got me through the worst of the pain and I was able to stand and walk again. Once Dr. Vid got me well enough, I was able to start physical therapy with him. Dr. Vid designed a program just for me. His kettlebell training is awesome and complements the treatment sessions. Dr Vid is incredibly patient, extremely knowledgeable about strength training and exercise, and a lot of fun to work with. Dr. Vid’s positive attitudes, patience, and perseverance restored my confidence and helped me get my life back. Plantar fasciitis is behind me. I’m stronger now than I have ever been and my overall health is significantly better. Not only am I able to walk and hike, but I’m running again and much farther than before. I even use a standing desk at work now! Talk about a turnaround. Dr. Vid is a great teacher and has given me tools I can use to recognize symptoms of muscle tension and pain early on. Now I use stretches and drills to stay healthy and prevent injury in the future. The road to recovery has not been without a lot of hard work. Acupressure and ART can be painful at times and there is a lot of homework (stretches and strength training drills) you have to do every week to reap the full benefits. Dr. Vid is world-class. I'm so glad I found Spine and Sports Institute and didn't have to get surgery! It has truly changed my life. 2024 update: Under Dr Vid’s care I continue to get stronger than I ever thought I could be. In the last 5 years I have through-hiked the John Muir Trail twice, trekked in Nepal, and recently summited Mt Shasta. I honestly never thought I could emerge from such a debilitating injury stronger than I was in my youth. If you’re willing to put in the time with Spine and Sports Institute, not only will you conquer your pain but you can achieve those fitness goals you’ve always dreamed of.

Experiencia fantástica: Dr. Vid is very knowledgeable about body mechanics and sports. He instantly pinpointed a treatment plan and greatly alleviated Plantar Fascitis caused by my self-taught running habits and injury post-partum. I’m working back up to running again, and now treating chronic neck/shoulder/back tension from many years working on a laptop. Highly recommend for chronic body pain or injury — so much more than JUST PT or JUST chiro — he focuses on holistic and sustainable health for the long term!

Experiencia fantástica: Dr Vid really wants to get to cause of your pain. My wife has been receiving multiple epidurals for her debilitating back pain for the past 2yrs. Dr Vid asked a lot of questions and put her thru different movements before suggesting a course of action. FINALLY found someone to provide the correct diagnosis! Dr Vid spent plenty of time giving some basic exercises so my wife could build and work up from there. He is not a typical Snap crackle and pop kind of chiropractor.

Experiencia fantástica: Dr. Vid and his team have helped me tremendously. I have suffered from poor posture for years that eventually led to chronic tightness in my neck and shoulders, stopping me from doing activities I love. He has a very systematic and thorough approach to his work, quality over quantity with lasting results in mind. Both him and his team have been a very positive influence, firm when necessary, to get me on track with the prescribed exercises. I truly feel I’m getting treatment and an education that will last me for life! Thanks for everything!

Experiencia fantástica: I have chronic lower back pain and tightness due to a weightlifting injury years ago. After I started going to Spine & Sports Institute, I felt a significant improvement in my quality of life. I could finally sit in the car without pain and enjoy playing basketball again. The level of care and attention by the staff is unmatched. Dr. Vid took the time to understand the source of my pain, personalized a plan for my condition, and adjusted the plan based on my goals. In each session we work on not only reducing my pain, but also developing strength, flexibility, and mobility - all of which are necessary to fix the root cause and help me move better.

Experiencia fantástica: Over the past 3 years Dr. Vid has helped with me my knees, lower back, rotator cuff recovery as well other issues related to posture. His approach to look at where the source of the problem and then provide the best treatment coupled with great in-home exercises have been very helpful. My son and daughter, both of them being very high level athletes, have benefited greatlt from Dr. Vid. I have also recommended Dr. Vid to other friends and colleagues and continue to see him to stay healthy

Experiencia fantástica: Dr Vid changed my life. I've never been stronger or felt healthier. After decades of chronic back pain, I found Dr Vid through a friend. He was the only clinician in 26 years who asked me to get an x-ray of my back. As it turns out, I have scoliosis. I now do specific exercises to keep my back strong, I have more mobility, and I am off all pain meds. I am hiking, doing yoga, lifting weights, traveling, and living my life. Thank you Spine and Sports Institute.

Experiencia fantástica: I tried a few chiropractors and Spine and Sport Institute is the only one that worked. I had bad posture and muscle tightness for years without knowing it. Thanks to the team at the Spine and Sport Institute I fixed my posture, relieved muscle tightness, got better at workouts and generally improved quality of my life. Highly recommended!

Experiencia fantástica: Dr. Vid is a real-life "healer". He treats the underlying causes of pain, not just the pain itself and, in the process, improves freedom of motion, relief from pain, and, as a bonus, restores my faith that I can control the quality of my life by strengthening my body. I feel like a whole new person every time I see him.

Experiencia fantástica: I started working with with Dr. Vid at Spine & Sport in 2017 after struggling with lower back pain due to a weightlifting injury. Long story short, working with Dr. Vid has been a game-changer for my mobility, strength, and quality of life. It’s been the same for my wife Megan, who now sees Dr. Vid regularly as well for treatment of knee pain from a past surgery, and migraine-causing neck tightness. Here’s a summary of my experience over the past 2.5 years: -Dr. Vid’s treatment is on a completely different level from most other chiropractors. His treatment combines elements of physical therapy, strength training, and chiropractic care. -The treatment plan is tailored to the individual client’s specific issues and goals - it’s as extensive as you want it to be. Initially I just wanted my acute pain gone, but became interested in the performance benefits that further sessions offered. No one at the clinic has ever pushed me to book future appointments - the client dictates the frequency of sessions. -A session with Dr. Vid is not an adjustment-and-go. It’s a discussion on how your body has been feeling since the last session, hands and muscle therapy (targeted massage), then adjustment, progression of strengthening exercises, and STEM. -Treatment targets the root cause of issues, not the manifestations. My lower back hurt due to weightlifting injuries, but those injuries occurred because (among other things) my glutes were weak and I had poor flexibility from neglecting stretching for years. Vid focused on fixing the not-so-obvious root causes, and my lower back pain improved as a result. -Much of the effectiveness of the treatment plan comes from the homework Vid will give you for stretching, mobility, and lifestyle changes. These are customized tools to eliminate pain, gain strength, and fix yourself. Part of your progress, and how often you'll need treatment, is dictated by your dedication to doing this homework between visits. Bottom line, seeing Dr. Vid has had a huge positive impact on both my (and my wife's) quality of life, both now and 5, 10, 20 years down the road. Can’t recommend him enough.

Experiencia fantástica: I spent many years struggling and suffering from back and nerve issues from a car accident. My doctor told me this is something I would just have to learn to live with. She prescribed muscle relaxers, which didn’t help much. After years of struggling and visiting doctors, physical therapists and chiropractors, with minimal improvement and plenty of suffering, a friend recommended Dr. Vid. Dr. Vid knew immediately what was wrong and put me on a plan to getting better. It took time and work but I actually started to get better. He explained to me what was going on and how we would get me to be healthy again. I am completely 100% now. It took me 8 years to find him but man o man am I glad I did.

Experiencia fantástica: I hurt my shoulder 3 years ago and I thought it would just heal itself. It didn't, so I decided to see go to Spine and Sports. Dr. Vid and his team helped me successfully rehab my shoulder injury to 100% Then a few months later I had a severe ankle injury. This time I knew exactly what to do. I called Dr. Vid and he helped me recover fully once again. I'm 35 and starting to accept the fact that my body doesn't bounce back like it did in my 20's. I love that Spine and Sports helps me recover from my injuries by fixing the root issues and providing a strategic plan to prevent future injuries. I highly recommend Dr. Vid and the Spine and Sports team to anyone looking to recover from an injury or interested in improving their sports performance.

Experiencia fantástica: I started seeing Dr. Vid in February for chronic low back pain after two pregnancies. Dr. Vid does a thorough body exam, identifies your areas of weakness and devises a game plan to help you heal and gain strength. Unlike other chiropractors I've been to, Dr. Vid gets to the root of the problem rather than treating the symptom. His comprehensive approach to healing includes acupressure, adjustments, strengthening exercises and stretching. I'm happy to report that my strength, range of motion and lower back pain has significantly improved. If you're ready to find long term health and healing then Dr. Vid is your guy!

Experiencia fantástica: I had been hesitant to visit a chiropractor until a couple of coworkers recommended Dr. Vid. I was experiencing lower back pain, and I tended to carry my stress on my shoulders and neck. Dr. Vid not only adjusts my spine, but he first helped me learn exercises and simple, everyday practices to keep my back strong. In Dr. Vid’s mind, no one is “old” or “young”; everyone can progress from “weak” to “strong”.

Experiencia fantástica: Back in July of this year, I was in a lot of pain and after repeated visits to doctors doing everything from x-rays, CT scans and being prescribing anti-inflammatories plus muscle relaxers I found the Spine & Sports Institute when desperately searching for a solution to all of my pain. When my back pain flared up, I was out for 1-3 days every time and this would happen several times a month. Within a couple weeks of receiving treatment from Dr Vid and his team, I was pain free in my lower back. He then started working on my upper back. I have had issues for 5+ years with my upper back to where I can’t even turn my head to the left when it fares up. Since Aug I have not had a flare up. Now, Dr Vid has been working on my shoulder which I injured 3.5 years ago. My doctor was unable to find a smoking gun but told me that surgery might help. I chose to except the pain because I didn’t want to get surgery. Within just two weeks the pain is almost gone. We constantly see professional athletes recover from very bad injuries, but when we go to our Doctors it’s surgeries, PT and drugs and we never feel better. If you want to treated like the pros and learn to prevent your injuries from returning please go see Dr Vid!!

Experiencia fantástica: Two years ago I walked into Dr. Vid’s office barely able to straighten my left leg from an injury and within months I was back to hiking, indoor cycling and other exercise thanks to his guidance and amazing work. He and his team work quickly to assess your issues and develop a plan to help you improve your range of motion, strength and ability. Since my initial visit he’s helped me work through some additional challenges with my neck and lower back, and I’m so grateful for all of his support and expertise to eliminate my pain and enable me to return to doing activities I love.

Experiencia fantástica: Summary: Dr. Vid is methodical and engaged. He helped me achieve strength, range of motion, and, ultimately, results (in my case, miles of running) well beyond my expectations. If you are serious about getting better (willing to put in the time), Vid can get you there. The long version: In late 2017 I was running about 30 miles a week. One day, at the end of a run, it became painful to put weight on my left knee. I waited a week and tried to run again - no luck. I tried to wait longer. By April 2018 it was clear that things weren't getting better. General practitioner, 6 weeks of PT, general practitioner, specialist, xray, mri, specialist, xray. Nothing was broken, but I still couldn't run. One specialist was a runner himself and referred me to Vid. Vid brought a "debugging" sort of mentality to the problem - attempting to find the causes and address them methodically. I started seeing him in September 2018, just about a year ago. For months I did nothing but stretch in order to regain flexibility. Then came strength training and finally running. Currently I am running 8 miles twice a week, with a third day dedicated to speed. I'm much stronger than I've ever been, and I feel better throughout the day (not just when running!). Vid seems to know precisely what is need at each stage. Initial visits were frequent, but now I only go in every two months. He checks the form of my exercises and introduces new ones as appropriate. At this point, I refer all of my friends to Vid. He has the patience and expertise to see you through rehabilitation; the only other things you need are a willingness to learn and consistent application of what he likes to call "homework" (stretches, exercises, etc.). The road to recovery can be a long one, so you might as well start now!

Experiencia fantástica: Dr. Vid helped me recover from weightlifting related lower back pain and brought me from not being able to work out at all to making new personal records. Dr. Vid's comprehensive approach to recovery had me feeling better right away and the exercises and training cues he sent me off with made sure problems didn't return.

Experiencia fantástica: I have been working with Dr. Vid and the team for close to 5 years and they have truly changed my life. Before seeing Dr. Vid, I was suffering from severe hip pain not to mention a lack of mobility. Dr. Vid was able to open the joint which brought back my mobility. Concurrently I worked with Jason Agrella to strengthen the muscles which supported my hip. After consistent treatment, my mobility returned and the pain went away. Thank you Spine & Sports Institute for giving my life back to me.

Experiencia fantástica: I can't say enough AMAZING things about Dr. Vid. I started seeing Dr. Vid after my car accident in March, where I was involved in a 3 car accident with my car being stuck in the middle of the 3 car collision. The accident left me with a tight neck and pain spreading from my upper to lower back. I was distraught, but glad to be alive. I found out about Dr. Vid from one of my friend's who sought his services when he was in pain. When I first came in, I was greeted by the front desk receptionist, Betty. She took down all my insurance information and dealt with the billing part, so we could get fixing my problems. She is really nice and gets you seen on a timely manner. Dr. Vid for one is NOT your typical chiropractor. Normal chiropractors just adjust the areas that hurt and then send you off your way. Dr. Vid diagnoses the problem, addresses your chief concern, adjusts the areas that cause you discomfort, but MORE importantly...helps you train your muscles to get back into good working condition. He did a full body workup and checked my range of motion to give me a custom, patient-focused approach to treating my conditions. My line of work uses my head, neck, back and hands constantly, so I've been around acupuncturists and chiropractors for a very long time. Dr. Vid made me realize that breathing and breathing properly is the key to helping me alleviate a lot of the pain that I have been having, along with numerous stretches to help strengthen my core. Within 2-3 months of weekly visits, I was able to finally able to see Dr. Vid every other week and I had more mobility throughout my body. He seriously saved me from a possible career-ending disaster. Thanks Dr. Vid for all your hard work and dedication to getting me back on track.

Experiencia fantástica: Dr. Vid is awesome! Can't say enough about his approach to helping you get to the cause of the problem and coming up with a long term solution. Great for golfers in pain as well...

Experiencia fantástica: I have had the BEST results working with Dr. Vid. I was in a lot of pain just walking and since following his instructions I am pain free. It is a wonderful feeling. Dr. Vid is outstanding!