Blood flow restriction training
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San Diego's Premier Rehabilitation Practice
BFR training changes the equation. By using specialized bands to safely restrict blood flow during exercise, we trigger the same muscle-building response as heavy lifting – but with loads light enough that your injured tissue can handle.
It's not a shortcut. It's a smarter way to build strength when traditional loading isn't an option yet.
Why BFR is a game-changer for recovery:
- Strength without stress – Build muscle with 20-30% of your normal load instead of 70-80%, protecting healing joints and tendons
- Accelerates post-surgical recovery – Get stronger faster when heavy weights would compromise healing tissue
- Maintains muscle during injury – Prevent atrophy when you can't train normally, so you're not starting from zero when you're cleared
- Speeds return to performance – Bridge the gap between "healed" and "strong enough to perform" without re-injury risk
Blood flow restriction (BFR) training
building strength
Dr. Yanez will wrap specialized tourniquet cuffs around the upper portion of your arms or legs. The pressure is calibrated specifically for you – tight enough to partially restrict blood flow, but never painful or unsafe.
Once the cuffs are on, you'll do low-load exercises – think light weights, bodyweight movements, or resistance bands. Your muscles will fatigue fast. That burning, pumped sensation you'd normally only get from heavy lifting? You'll feel it with a fraction of the weight.
common conditions
Post-surgical rehabilitation (ACL, meniscus, rotator cuff repairs)
Tendinopathy where heavy loading causes flare-ups
Muscle atrophy from prolonged injury or immobilization
Osteoarthritis limiting ability to lift heavy
Chronic joint pain that prevents traditional strength training
Delayed recovery from muscle strains or tears
What to expect
our PROCESS
Free Discovery Call
We'll talk through what's going on, what you've already tried, and whether we're the right fit. No pressure—just honest conversation about whether we can help.
Complimentary Discovery Visit
If it makes sense to move forward, we meet face-to-face. We'll discuss your goals, run a movement screening, and identify what's really causing the issue. This is where we start connecting the dots.
New Patient Evaluation
This is our first paid session—a deep dive into the root cause. Full exam, hands-on treatment, and a preview of how your body responds to care. You'll leave knowing exactly what your recovery roadmap looks like.
GETTING STARTED IS SIMPLE.
STAYING ON TRACK IS even EASIER.
30 min
Build Your Plan Together
Based on your goals, our findings, and how you responded to treatment, we create your personalized plan. Clear timeline. Clear expectations. Zero guesswork.
STAYING ON TRACK IS EASIER.
THE QUESTIONS YOU'RE
actually asking
Everything you need to know about getting started and what makes our approach work.
actually asking
Chiropractic care addresses how your body moves and functions as a whole. We use hands-on techniques—including adjustments, soft tissue work, and movement training—to restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve performance. An adjustment is a precise, controlled movement applied to a joint to restore range of motion and optimize function. But it's just one tool in our approach. We combine chiropractic with rehabilitation strategies to solve problems at the source, not just chase symptoms.
We're not a "crack and go" clinic. Every session is one-on-one for a full 60 minutes—just you and Dr. Yanez. That time allows us to dig into the root cause of your issue and apply multiple techniques tailored to how you move and what you need to accomplish. You're not getting cookie-cutter exercises or temporary relief. You're getting a comprehensive game plan that bridges rehabilitation and performance. The goal isn't just pain-free—it's getting you back to doing what you love, stronger than before. Everything you need to reach that goal is included in your personalized plan of care.
Chiropractic care is safe and shouldn't hurt. Some patients feel mild soreness the next day as their body adapts to changes in movement and tissue—similar to how you might feel after a solid workout. That tenderness typically resolves within 24-48 hours. We meet you where you're at and adjust our approach based on your comfort level.
Not even close. Adjustments are just one piece of the puzzle. We use Graston technique, cupping, dynamic taping, joint mobilization, myofascial release, functional strength training, movement assessment, and more. Your plan includes whatever tools you need to solve the problem—not what fits into a predetermined template. That's the difference between managing symptoms and actually fixing what's broken.
We're a cash-based practice, which means we're not limited by insurance restrictions on how we treat you. You pay for your personalized plan of care, and everything you need to reach your goals is included—no surprise bills, no fighting with your insurance for approval on techniques that actually work.
We provide a superbill—a detailed receipt you can submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement. This gives you the freedom to have that conversation with your insurer while we focus on giving you the highest quality care without compromise. Our commitment is to you, not your insurance company's bottom line.
We'll tell you exactly that after your first evaluation. Based on your condition, how your body responds to treatment, and what you're trying to achieve, we'll map out a clear plan—"It's going to take X visits to tackle your problem."
Your job is simple: show up and follow the plan. Our job is to get you there. Some patients need 6 sessions, others need 12+ seassions—it all depends on the complexity of your issue and your goals. But you'll know the roadmap before you commit, not months into treatment.
