Dr. Allen

About Dr. Allen

Dr. Bruce B. Allen, DC, CKT is a graduate of Southern California University of Health Sciences, (LACC). Prior to becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine, he worked as a Physiotherapist and Personal Trainer throughout San Diego. Dr. Allen received his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Human Movement & Sports Science) specializing in Kinesiotherapy from San Diego State University. In addition, Dr. Allen has had extensive experience working with patients for post-operative and sports injury rehabilitation in a local physical therapy clinic here in San Diego.

Metatarsalgia and Mortons Neuroma

Here is a real email I recently received from a patient in another state who reached out to me because his doctor want to operate on him even though he admits he does not know what is causing the patients symptoms.  But before you read the email take a minute and read the below paragraph as it pert [...]

By |2024-01-25T10:05:17-08:00January 25th, 2024|Foot/Heel Injuries, Running Injuries, Sports Injuries|0 Comments

Overpronation and Knee Pain?

My doctor told me my knee pain is due to my overpronation.  He did not explain what overpronation means or how it could be causing my knee pain.  My questions are; If I overpronate then what is normal?  Why is overpronation bad for my knee?  How do orthotics help correct my overpronation? The below [...]

By |2022-09-28T08:57:28-07:00September 28th, 2022|Running Injuries|0 Comments

Gluteal Pain

Gluteal pain or butt pain is common for runners to develop. What makes gluteal pain difficult to fix is that it is often confused as sciatica, hip conditions like bursitis and muscle weakness .  Those that suffer from gluteal pain are commonly misdiagnosed by undertrained or misinformed doctors and [...]

By |2020-12-15T11:51:59-08:00December 15th, 2020|Glute Pain, Low Back Pain, Running Injuries, Sports Injuries|0 Comments

Do Flat Feet Cause Foot or Arch Pain?

Recently a 13 year old non-athlete came to our clinic complaining of left sided foot/arch pain the occurs if he is on his feet for extended periods of time and he wears non-supportive shoes such as flip flops or VANS.  We asked him the typical questions that someone with plantar fasciitis would answ [...]

By |2020-11-04T09:50:45-08:00November 3rd, 2020|Foot/Heel Injuries|2 Comments
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