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Looking for a trusted chiropractor in El Cajon? At Caruso Family Chiropractic, Dr. Caruso brings over 30 years of hands-on experience treating his patients so they can finally live without their chronic back pain, neck pain, headaches, and other discomforts.


Care.
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Dr. Caruso is dedicated to helping you understand the ways in which your spine, joints, muscles, and nervous system work together. He will help you identify the issues affecting your spinal health, and correct them to improve your quality of life and overall well-being.

Caruso Family Chiropractic is committed to helping you reach your wellness goals. Our chiropractic services focus on restoring healthy joint function and alleviating pain. With Dr. Caruso's guidance, you can get back to feeling your best.
Dr. Caruso comprehensively evaluates the root cause of each patient’s pain to create an effective treatment plan. Every patient receives a personalized plan tailored according to their specific needs.
While the affected area is carefully examined during treatment, the whole body is also considered to restore proper function. A patient’s joints, spine, muscles, and nervous system all work together to help the body heal properly.
Caruso Family Chiropractic welcomes every patient with warmth and care. We take every patient’s treatment seriously and are always available to answer your questions. We are in this together.

Car accidents, no matter how minor, can cause injuries that need immediate attention, even if you feel fine after the collision. The force of impact puts sudden stress on your spine, muscles, and joints, causing tissue damage that may not show symptoms at first.
Unfortunately, symptoms like whiplash, muscle strains, and spinal injuries may not appear until days after the accident. Therefore, we recommend getting chiropractic care right away, as untreated injuries can cause chronic pain and long-term mobility issues.
We offer chiropractic care services that can provide lasting relief from your car accident injuries, including whiplash treatment, neck and back pain relief, spinal evaluations, soft tissue rehabilitation, personal injury documentation, and insurance and attorney coordination.

Back pain that never fully goes away often points to a compressed disc or pinched nerve. Spinal decompression offers El Cajon patients a gentle, drug-free path to lasting relief, and it's one of the most requested treatments at Caruso Family Chiropractic.
During each session, Dr. Robert Caruso uses controlled traction to slowly stretch the spine, creating space between vertebrae so bulging discs can retract and healing nutrients can flow back in. Patients from El Cajon, La Mesa, and Santee trust his 30+ years of experience to guide every step.
Sessions are comfortable, require zero downtime, and involve no needles or surgery. Whether it's a herniated disc, sciatica, or stubborn neck pain, decompression may be the missing piece in your recovery.


If you're dealing with chronic pain or a lingering injury, then shockwave therapy at Caruso Family Chiropractic in El Cajon, CA can help. Instead of masking symptoms with medication, Dr. Robert Caruso uses this treatment to stimulate your body's natural healing response at the source of the problem.
Shockwave therapy uses acoustic waves to boost circulation and tissue repair in the affected area. With over 30 years of experience treating patients in El Cajon, La Mesa, and Santee, Dr. Caruso can help you achieve pain relief with long-term outcomes, so the improvement actually lasts.
This treatment is effective for plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, and shoulder, knee, and back pain. It is non-surgical. Thus, there are no injections involved. You can also go back to work after the session.
Dr. Caruso has been helping El Cajon and neighboring communities live healthier lives for more than three decades. Our goal here is to provide you with the treatment that you need so you can finally live a life without so much pain.
30+
Years of Expertise
10K+
Patients Treated
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Insurance Plans Accepted
100%
Confidential Care
See how our El Cajon patients found lasting relief after being treated by Dr. Caruso.
If you sustain an injury from work, sports, or a car accident that caused lower back pain or sciatica, then our customized care can help you. Dr. Caruso will design your care plan based on your specific conditions:

Our goal is not only to relieve your discomfort, but also to allow you to resume doing the things you love. We like to keep things simple, straightforward, and personalized, focusing on what's most important, your comfort and well-being.

Here are common questions patients ask before starting care. These answers will help you know what to expect during your visits.
A chiropractic adjustment can take up to 20 minutes. However, your initial visit can take longer because our chiropractor will first evaluate your condition to help him diagnose your situation and design a treatment.
A chiropractic adjustment, including the Y-strap adjustment, doesn’t cause severe pain. However, you may feel muscle soreness after the treatment. It’s similar to the soreness that you feel after working out. But the symptom goes away within 24 hours.
It depends on the result of the thorough evaluation by your chiropractor. The number of sessions will depend on your health, the severity of your pain, and your goals. Dr. Caruso will evaluate your situation so he will know whether you need short-term care or a long-term plan.
Yes. Chiropractic care improves mobility, relaxes tight muscles, and supports better posture. Combined with correcting everyday habits like poor sitting posture, it can bring long-term relief and better overall health.
Not necessarily. X-rays are only used if they would help the doctor better understand your health, evaluate past injuries, or examine an area of concern. If needed, he will request them to get a clearer picture of your condition.
Dr. Caruso and his team are committed to helping you feel better. Our chiropractic care is customized to focus on your conditions. After your treatment, you can live a life without chronic pain and discomfort.
Monday | 9 AM–6:30 PM
Tuesday | Closed
Wednesday | 9 AM–6:30 PM
Thursday | Closed
Friday | 9 AM–6:30 PM
Saturday | 9AM–12PM
Sunday | Closed
2345 Fletcher Pkwy
El Cajon, CA 92020
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