Walnut Creek Chiropractor Dennis J. Barker, D.C., FCCA has been helping patients in Contra Costa since 1994. Continuing education is a key component of his success and he earned his Trauma Qualification in 2023, MRI Interpretation and Primary Spine Care Qualification in 2024 from the Academy of Chiropractic which is a post graduate program through Cleveland College of Chiropractic and Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Buffalo New York. The material taught significantly enhances his diagnostic and treatment skills for musculoskeletal injuries. In 2018 he received advanced certification in the treatment of whiplash injuries and biomechanics from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, and also advanced certification from Rocktape in taping techniques, and instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation. To see Dr. Barker's curriculum vitae listing all of his post graduate education click here. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from Southern California College of Health Sciences, and his Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Biochemistry from the University of Redlands.
If you decided to search for a “chiropractor near me” pick someone with the right experience. His extensive post graduate education is far greater than the majority of his peers. He also knows what it feels like to have severe back pain having had three disc herniations, with two treated surgically. The pain, suffering and fear of things like permanent disability are familiar to him and his experience gives him a level of empathy not found in most doctors. His experience as a personal trainer gives him an understanding of not only how to prevent injuries but how to get the athlete back to their sport as soon as possible. He has been recognized for his contribution to the profession and his community by his peers when voted Contra Costa Chiropractor of the year not once but twice, and was awarded fellow status by the California Chiropractic Association in 2024.
He uses diversified, drop, Leander flexion distraction, pelvic blocks and instrument adjustments. The techniques used are what he and the patient feel is best for them.