Dr. Richard D. Belsky, DC, CCSP, CSCS

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Dr. Belsky has been practicing chiropractic since 1993, and co-founded Del Mar Heights Chiropractic Group in 1995 and Belsky & Szajowitz, Chiropractic Corporation in 2002. He has been the team chiropractor for the San Diego Chargers from 2001 until 2007 and has participated as the team chiropractor for many other sports teams and treated athletes of all ages. He specializes in sports and recreational injuries, with a focus on correlating patient lifestyle and occupation in the development of treatment and rehabilitation programs. Dr. Belsky utilizes physiotherapy and exercise in conjunction with chiropractic manipulation and mobilization to enhance recovery and performance. He finds that administering myofascial massage and stretching techniques to be helpful when manipulation may not be indicated. He also employs therapeutic exercise to strengthen an injured region to prevent recurrences.

To ensure that his patients get the very best of care, Dr. Belsky utilizes a team approach when it comes to diagnosis and treatment. When necessary, he refers patients to medical specialists and to strength training specialists. Dr. Belsky ultimately attempts to provide care that helps speed the recovery and prevent recurrences.

Dr. Belsky is married and has two daughters and lives in San Diego. He enjoys surfing, swimming, mountain biking, running and weight training. He also is a big football fan, particularly with the Chargers.

Education

Doctor of Chiropractic, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, 1992, Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science in Biology, State University of New York at New Paltz, 1989

Certification and Licensure

Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP), 1997 to Present
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), 2010

Qualified Medical Evaluator, 2003 to 2009 (not active)

Certified Disability Evaluator, 2003 to 2009

CPR Certification from the American Heart Association, 1997 to 2011
Certificate in Radiology – X-ray supervision and operation, 1993 to 2006
Diplomat of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, 1993
Chiropractic License California, August 16, 1993

Team Affiliations

Team Chiropractor, San Diego Chargers – National Football League
San Diego, California -- 2001 to 2007
Team Chiropractor, La Jolla High School Lacrosse Team
La Jolla, California -- 1999 to 2004
Team Chiropractor, Point Loma Nazarene University Cheerleading Team
Point Loma, California -- 1998 to 1999
Team Chiropractor, Torrey Pines High School Surfing Team
San Diego, California -- 1997 to 1998
Team Chiropractor, San Diego State University Club Lacrosse Team
San Diego, California -- 1997 to 1998

Professional Affiliations

Professional Football Chiropractic Society, 2003 – Present (2008), Founding Member
American Chiropractic Association Council on Sports Injuries and Physical Fitness, 1997 to 2004
California Chiropractic Association, 1993 to 2010
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), 2010
San Fernando Valley Chiropractic Society, Chairman of Special Events, 1994 to 1995