Performance Sport Care - Douglas F. Cancel, DC - Walnut Creek, California

John B.

I am very grateful to be able to cross paths with Doctor Doug Cancel. I'm 57 years old and injured my Tricep Tendon Bench Pressing. I was real nervous with the situation, thinking that I may need surgery. Doctor Cancel was able to pinpoint my Injury, provide Physical Therapy & Weight Training. I followed his every word to a Tee because he definitely knows what he is doing. Six Weeks later I am just about where I need to be. if I would have gone to an Urgent Care? They would have provided me some kind of Pharmaceutical and told me to stay out of the Gym. Doctor Doug provided me with a Diet Plan, What Vitamins to take, How to care for my Arm Properly, & What to do and not do in the Gym. All these things helped with my speedy recovery. If you Weight Train, an Athlete, or just somebody that has injured themselves in general. I highly recommend Doctor Doug Cancel at Performance Sport Care. It is definitely a game changer in the right direction, and very affordable.

Patrick N.

I started seeing Dr. Cancel about two years ago based on a recommendation from a friend. I've always had some issues with my back and, at that time, significant issues with my neck and shoulders. I've always seen chiropractors in the past and my friend said that Dr. Cancel was different. So I decided to see him

First visit was basically to figure out what was going on and got some treatment. His services are definitely unique and I've never had any other chiropractor do what Dr. Cancel does.

First off, he treats the symptoms. Fair warning, you will be in a lot of (good) pain during his treatment because he is really working the tension out of your muscles. He will adjust as he sees fits, but his focus is to get your muscles to relax, since a lot of back pain is caused by muscle tension.

Second stage of treatment is to train the muscles we normally neglect. In my case, I've been working out with weights and cardio since high school. Dr. Cancel determined that I've worked out the muscles that are visible, but neglected the muscles that were most important, such as: calves, hamstring, glutes, and back (aka "posterior chain"). Thus, I started training on these muscles with Dr. Cancel's supervision on a weekly basis. Another warning: after the first training session, I could barely walk for several days and was able to walk with soreness on the day I was due back to see Dr. Cancel. Suffice it to say, I continued to come back on a weekly basis for his workout.

General synopsis: Of course nothing is perfect. I do get treatment on occasion when I have twinges here and there. However, it usually takes Dr. Cancel just one treatment to make it right again. The workouts are not my favorite, and that is exactly why I continue with the training. His prescribed workout routine would the ones I would gladly skip at the gym.

Results: I don't have the back/shoulder problems I used to have. As previously mentioned, I will still get nerve tightness, twinges, etc. here and there, but one extra visit a week for treatment does the job. My leg muscles and back muscles have never been as strong or as developed as they are now. I used to have a lot of pain getting up from being seated, and that has gone away.

Overall, I would highly recommend Dr. Cancel. I saw a lot of value in his services. His fees are higher than the average chiropractor, but reasonable enough that I was able to see him on a weekly basis.

Jasmine C.

I’ve been a patient with Doctor Cancel for several years , he’s the best I’ve experienced with chiropractic & chronic pain needs.
He’s a no nonsense , extremely thorough and efficient Practitioner who get the work done in the least amount of time possible & dedicated to supporting his patients so they can resume their lives at an optimal state of health .

Cory S.

Meeting with Dr. Cancel was one of the best decisions I have made for my health! After a knee surgery last year I fell out of shape and needed help making improvements in my routine to get back to a healthier life. He was thorough in assessing my current ailments, diet, and exercise routines without judging me. He helped me set up a realistic program to help me meet my health goals.

Abhijit T.

Dr. Cancel is the most thorough, conscientious and skilled sports and injury related practitioner I have met. He focuses on underlying causes, nutrition and lifestyle and treats patients based on his own decades of experience with injury and recovery. If you are serious about recovery, and a healthy lifestyle I recommend paying Dr. Cancel a visit.

sephali G.

Sports performance care was great! They really helped me get stronger and perform better as an athlete. Prior to going, I had lots of knee and back pain that was caused by an imbalance in my muscles. They really helped me build and strengthen those muscles so my pain doesn't come back. They also helped me tremendously with my weight lifting form, and it was overall a great experience. I would totally recommend this to anyone who is thinking about starting.

Daniel H.

Dr. Cancel managed to restore 65% mobility and reduced pain 80% in my shoulder. I am able to sleep through the night again. I was referred to a surgeon by my GP to fix what Dr. Cancel did in just a few visits. Thank you Dr. Cancel

Lisa V.

I have been a patient of Dr. Cancel for over 20 years. He is the most knowledgeable doctor I know when it comes to weight training, injury and recovery. I have not found another doctor, chiropractor or PT that can come close to the knowledge this man has and is happy to share. Years ago he earned my trust by resolving my issues with two or three treatments, no long drawn out recovery program. Many times the manual manipulation is painful, but it is very effective. What I really appreciate is his effort to correct the underlying issues/pain to get you back in tip-top shape and back to the things you enjoy doing pain free.

Dana is a gem! Also very knowledgeable and caring. Excellent trainer with alot of experience.

Highly recommend Performance Sport Care!