The premiere sports chiropractor in Los Gatos, Saratoga, and Campbell

I had repeat hamstring injuries incurred during half -marathon(s) not responding to conventional treatments. Found some very helpful exercises on their youtube page , and booked appt. when I learned they are local.

Initial assessment was very informative & thorough and I learned that root issue d/t weakness in glutes/hamstrings over 20+ years of injuries to left leg /hip, etc. Their treatments helped immensely, and following a specific personalized treatment plan , my overall strength and flexibility have improved dramatically . I’m now back to running up to 8 + miles ,hiking in Tahoe, & skiing with no pain / limitations.

Both Dr. Pedersen and Dr. Foad are excellent , enjoyable to work with , and have helped me get back to doing all the stuff I love to do without pain!

Experienced and knowledgeable staff, easy scheduling, and most importantly real results. Thank you !

Positive Motion and especially Dr. Brant Pedersen are outstanding. I had lifted something wrong and my SI joint was out of alignment.

I was able to schedule the appointment online and was able to get in quickly, Dr. Pedersen listened carefully to what happened.

The joint adjustments made a huge difference. I walked in feeling stiff and with back pain and I walked out feeling so much better. Everything felt more aligned and the pain was gone.

The whole experience was professional, friendly, and effective. If you’re dealing with pain from lifting something wrong or just need an adjustment, I definitely recommend giving them a visit. I’m really grateful for the relief and will absolutely go back if I need care again.

Coming here has literally been life changing. After years of meeting doctors and specialists, I am finally making some real progress. Dr Pederson and Dr Foad really take the time to hear me out, and explain what’s likely causing my pain and imbalances.

I would recommend them a million times over

I was seen by Dr. Foad when my ankle was in a lot of pain. He was so professional and accommodating to my needs. He was very patient with me as I was describing my pain. He made sure to treat me with care as this was the first time I have been seen by a chiropractor. He also made sure to give me a plan for me to do at home, he even checked in with me to make sure I was following through on my at home plan! Thanks so much!!

Fully recommend Positive Motion Chiropractic for all your pains and joint/muscle issues. Have been to chiropractors and physical therapists dozens of times over the last two decades. Dr Pedersen and Dr. Foad actually care about you. Latest injury to my back was diagnosed and corrected in 5 short visits. Now fully healed and functional. Was initially sceptical given the perceived high cost. No more! Totally worth paying out of my pocket (not covered by Medicare) to fix my issues. Especially impressed with their Shockwave therapy. It works! Was shocked when it eliminated scar tissue I thought was with me for the rest of my life. Take the plunge. They are the real deal!!

After many years of pain, doctors, PT and no results, I am grateful to have found Dr. Pedersen! He identified immediately my condition, helped me set realistic goals, and created a unique, comprehensive detailed plan specifically for my body with intentional progress steps. I am pleased to report I am no longer in pain and have returned fully to doing the many physical activities I love! His expertise, years of experience, passion and commitment to me and others is evident. I made the investment and effort to put my health first, trusted and followed his advice and the best results were achieved!

Super helpful videos on Youtube! I'm a yoga teacher and I've gained so much insight here on how to better care for my students. Excellent quality and very informative. Keep up the great work!"

For 23 years, I suffered from neck pain, severe headaches and have been unable to sleep at night because I was in so much pain -- all from a terrible car accident I was in. Every night I would cry out to God, "Please help me!" And finally after 23 years, God answered my prayer through Dr Pedersen!! Dr. Pedersen is a miracle worker! I am pain free!!! I sleep all night long without waking up!!! And I haven't had a headache since my first visit to Dr. Pedersen!!!

I had previously been to everyone I could think of -- doctors, physical therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists and massage therapists -- and nothing helped more than a day or two of relief. Dr. Pedersen was the first one to notice that my hips were injured in the car accident and my hips were causing my neck pain. He also figured out that the SCM muscle on the right side of my neck was traumatized from the car accident and the nerve signals to my brain weren't firing. (No one else had noticed that my SCM muscle was totally atrophied because I hadn't used it in 23 years and that explained why my head always tilted to the right!) By doing special massage, he was able to wake up the nerve signals to the brain and now my neck is functioning normally! He is so knowledgable and such a creative problem solver! He has solutions that other people don't even know about.

Dr. Pedersen is so amazing. What's unique about him is that he looks at the whole body to see what is wrong. He is more like a chiropractor, physical therapist and sports medicine doctor rolled up into one. He helped me with my sitting, standing and sleeping posture. He gave me exercises to do that were targeted at fixing my posture and my weak muscles. The exercises were super helpful. I did them faithfully and I think that helped me get better so quickly.

Another thing that I love about Dr. Pedersen is that his goal from day one was to fix me, not to have me going to him every week for the rest of my life. When I went to him in June, he said, "We will have you feeling good by Christmas" and he was right! It's Christmas and I feel great!!

I can't recommend Dr. Pedersen enough to you. If you are in pain, go see him. He will figure out a solution. I thought there was no hope for me after 23 years, but now I am a new person! I stand without pain! I walk without pain! I am no longer crying every night, instead I am sleeping like a baby! I am like a normal person and I still can't believe it!! I never thought it was possible. Dr. Pedersen is so special. Even if you have to drive far, it is worth it. I had to drive over an hour (and more in traffic) to get to him and I would have driven even farther if I had to. He changed my life. I am pain free and I have my joy back!! It's truly a miracle!

Best chiropractor I've been too, not just here to adjust you but to help fix the issues. I entered limping and left ready to run a marathon.

Dr Pederson takes the time to listen to his patients and provides a holistic approach to treatment. If you’re looking for a competent and friendly chiropractor, I cannot recommend him more!

Dr Pedersen solved my right wrist pain that bother me for more than 6 months (due to a fall) , it is not something I expected during my first visit!

Awesome experience here at Positive motion chiropractic. Dr. Pederson has helped me tremendously and is very kind.

Dr. Pedersen has truly changed my life. After years of struggling with hip pain and feeling overlooked by other doctors, he took the time to find the root cause of my issue—not just treat the symptoms. He makes me feel heard and important every step of the way. His unique techniques and specialized instruments have me feeling like I’m 28 again. I’m finally on the path to real healing, and I couldn’t be more grateful!

I have been seeing Dr. Pedersen for more than two years for regular chiropractic treatments. After a fall and struggling with frozen fingers for more than 6 months, Dr. Pedersen provided soft tissue therapy which allowed me to forego a second surgery on my hand. He recommended shock wave therapy as a follow up treatment. I just had my first session and immediately feel a difference! I highly recommended Dr. Pedersen for chiropractic relief as well as for non surgical options.

I found Dr. Pedersen on YouTube and highly recommend checking out his video content, no matter where in the world you live. Especially the video on sitting. I'm fortunate enough to be in their neighborhood and was able to seek treatment in person too. Dr. Pedersen has a unique combination of extreme talent, clinical ability and bedside manner and he authentically connects with his patients while delivering results. Their practice invests in keeping current with cutting edge technology, and they delivered measurable results and pain relief for me (hip misalignment and plantar fasciitis) with in a 8 week period for me. If you have not yet tried Shockwave technology, I found it to be a game changer in helping expedite the body's healing ability - they offer it at Positive Motion. Thank you Dr. Pedersen, Dr. Foad, Nick and team!

I wanted to take a moment to share my story in case this is helpful for anyone in a similar situation. I am in my mid-40’s, and have had chronic lower back issues since my early 20’s. It got so bad over the last five years that I essentially stopped sitting except to quickly eat a meal. I stopped driving completely a few years ago and had to rely on my husband to drive me around while I reclined the passenger seat. When going out socially, we always had to find a restaurant with high-top tables so I could stand. And I bought stand-up desks for using the computer at work and at home. When flying, I would contort my body into really odd positions (that I thought were taking some pressure off) and I would stand as much as possible during long flights. I once stood over 65% of the way on a flight from CA to Japan!

All of that to say that I was pretty desperate to get some help and to get to the root cause of my back issues. After watching several of Dr. Pederson’s YouTube videos, I felt that he would do his best to root out the underlaying causes of my back pain. So, when I planned a trip to the Bay Area from San Diego where I live, I decided to tack on some time in Los Gatos to see Dr. Pedersen. I worked with Maggie to set up a couple of appointments over the course of a few days, and the visits were nothing short of life-changing. He determined that postural issues were the fundamental problem and taught me some corrections that I was able to implement immediately. That night after the appointment at dinner with my husband I gave the technique a try and was astounded that I was able to stand up after sitting for an extended period with no pain whatsoever. Absolutely mind-boggling. Yesterday, I was able to take the flight home without needing to hobble down the jetway afterwards. I can sit again for the first time in years!

I think that Dr. Pedersen is absolutely in the top 1% off sports chiropractors, but he’s also got some very unique training that takes his skills even beyond that level. I highly recommend Positive Motion, especially if you are struggling with back issues that no one else seems able to solve. It is expensive, but absolutely worth it and will save me money in the long term. When I told my husband about the pricing, he said, “You wouldn’t bat an eye if that was the price to get our car fixed. Why should that stop us from running down this possibility?” I am so grateful that we did.

I have had lower back problems and pain in extremities for over 2 years and had been to several doctors , then I flew to Los Gatos area to see Dr Pederson , he was very knowledgeable and figured out one of my problems , this was the most efficient and informative doctors visit I had in 2 years and over 10 doctors . because I live too far away he recommended a local doctor . Dr Pederson and his staff gets A++++++++

Amazing ! Best describes Dr. Pedersen.
I went to Dr. Pedersen after not getting the results I had hoped for with two other doctors. That is one of the beat decisions I ever made. I remember Dr. Pedersen telling me that his goal was to find my problem, educate me and ultimately have me in a place that will yield positive results. That’s exactly what happened !
I recall Dr. Pedersen telling me something so unique and profound .
He simply said , “ my goal is for you at some point to not have to come here anymore”.
I knew at that very moment , he was different . He cares about his patients and communicates with kindness, just a beautiful person and a great doctor. Dr. Pedersen is a shining example of how all doctors should operate their business.
Shout out to Maggie as well, behind every great doctor is a great manager. She too is amazing and always greets with a warm and friendly smile.
Thank you Dr. Pedersen for improving the quality of my life, as well as always being there for me and Maggie for being so kind and attentive.
I will end by saying , Dr. Pedersen’s goal of myself not being seen any longer as a result of his great work. Achieved , I have not had a need to see him in 3 years.

Simply put, Dr. Pedersen and Maggie changed the trajectory of my life. If you, like me a month ago, are thinking that the glowing reviews here must be too good to be true, I’m here to report that this team lives up to all the expectations and beyond.

Like all other excellent medical providers, Dr. Pedersen is extremely knowledgeable, experienced at his craft, and compassionate. But two additional rarer traits truly set him apart: 1) his 360 view of wellbeing, and 2) his eagerness and capacity for patient education.

Let me first get this out of the way: his chiropractic adjustments are precise and effective. This might be all that you expect from a chiropractor. But what amazes me the most about Dr. Pedersen is how much care he takes in teaching his patients how to prevent pain from coming back after the adjustments. In his teaching, he not only tells you how to fix something (e.g. what exercises to do), but also shares with you why it is broken in the first place. Knowing the root cause has been really helpful; I’m now more aware whenever I happen to get into positions that strain me and I understand what adjustments to make to eliminate that strain.

In case you need more convincing, here’s an example: before I met him, I was ready to replace all chairs/couches in my apartment with options that are (supposedly) more ergonomic and supportive. He taught me how to sit and activate the body’s built-in back support, and workshopped it with me across multiple visits; he would give me suggestions, I would try those out at home, report back, and repeat. I’m now able to sit on a stool with good posture without a backrest. I returned all the $$$$ chairs I’d tried because I no longer need them.

All in all, this is to say that Dr. Pedersen is amazing at his job. As long as you are willing to hold up your end of the bargain to get better (by doing the exercises, practicing sitting, etc.), he will do his best to help you get there.

And last but not least, Maggie, who runs the office, is professional, friendly, and a pure delight to interact with. I’m so glad I got to know and work with them. I hope I don’t ever become broken again, but if I did, I know exactly where to go.

Fabulous Staff and Professional Service!

Wonderful chiropractor and a truly kind healer - Dr. Pederson really cares about his patients. I had to drive many hours to see him, so he kindly referred me to a fellow practitioner closer to my house (who is also amazing). I received a few treatments from him and a few from his colleague, and for the first time in over five years I feel like my hip pain and physical misalignment are correcting. Yes, it's a premium cost and they don't take insurance, but it's worth every penny to me to finally get real help instead of wasting time and money with those "chiro-quackters" who run assembly line operations that do more harm than good. Check out his YouTube channel for lots of free and helpful information! (PS Maggie the office manager is awesome too!)

For years I've been dealing with chronic pain running up and down my low back and throughout my left leg. Nothing made it feel better, in fact it just got worse over time. It got so bad that I removed myself from playing sports. It’s now been just over one year, fully removed from running or any strenuous activities. I tried various things within that year +, I even saw another chiropractor before seeing Dr. Pedersen. Out of frustration with my previous experience, I started poking around to see who else could de-mystify my issue. I started researching SI Joint injuries and ended up stumbling upon one of Dr. Pedersen’s videos where he talks about the SI belt and some of the mysteries surrounding SI injuries. Lucky for me, Dr. Pedersen's practice is local to my area. Initially I met this whole process with skepticism, I mean who could blame me given my past experience. After just three appointments I started feeling normal again. It had been so long living with pain, that I nearly forgot what it was like to have a day pain free. It’s been a huge blessing, I have no regrets! If you’re in the same position I was in and you’re thinking about seeing Dr. Pedersen, I encourage you to give him a try.

Dr. Pedersen and the team at Positive Motion Health put your health and well-being first and foremost and don't skip on the details. They are very thorough and experts in their field. I've been to several Chiropractors over the years and finally found somebody that made a difference. Thank you

I’ve been seeing Dr Pederson for a few years and he’s been extremely helpful keeping me mobile and pain free with my scoliosis and everyone in his practice is friendly, supportive and professional. It is always a pleasure.