Frequently Asked Questions
Haynes Chiropractic is at 3865 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Phone 661-322-2875, fax 661-397-8882. Look for the blue Haynes Chiropractic sign and the DOT Physicals banner out front.
Monday and Wednesday 9:00 to 12:00 and 2:00 to 6:00; Tuesday and Thursday 2:00 to 6:00; Friday 9:00 to 12:00 and 2:00 to 5:00; closed Saturday and Sunday. Please call ahead for DOT exams and animal chiropractic.
Yes. Haynes Chiropractic welcomes walk-ins for DOT physicals during office hours and offers same-day appointments by phone at 661-322-2875. You can also request a time online at hayneschiropractic.com/dot-appointments/.
Your driver’s license or learner’s permit; glasses, contacts or hearing aids you use to drive; a list of your medications with doses; the driver health history section of form MCSA-5875, filled in; records for any ongoing condition (for example a recent A1C, a CPAP compliance report or a letter from your cardiologist); and, if you take insulin, the ITDM assessment form (MCSA-5870) from your treating clinician.
Up to 24 months. If you have a condition that needs monitoring, such as high blood pressure, the examiner may issue a shorter card, often one year.
No. The urine sample in a DOT physical only screens for protein, blood and sugar as signs of other health problems. DOT drug testing is a separate test.
Many drivers with these conditions are certified. What matters is showing the condition is under control, so bring your records. Drivers who use insulin can be certified with the ITDM assessment form (MCSA-5870). Haynes Chiropractic helps drivers with medical conditions through the requirements; call 661-322-2875 before you come in with questions.
Jeffrey D. Haynes, D.C., was born and raised in Bakersfield, earned his Doctor of Chiropractic at Cleveland Chiropractic College in 1991 and opened Haynes Chiropractic in 1995. He has been team chiropractor for the Bakersfield Condors, is a Fellow of the Academy of Forensic and Industrial Chiropractic Consultants, and is certified in animal chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association.
DOT physical exams, chiropractic adjustments, DTS spinal decompression, ATM2 rehabilitation, physiotherapy (muscle stimulation, hot and cold packs, infrared, ultrasound, rehab), massage therapy, and animal chiropractic for horses and dogs.
A complete evaluation is $70 (mention the website). Decompression sessions are $85 each; the most common plan is 20 sessions over about six weeks, $1,700 in total. The doctor sets your plan after your exam.
Chiropractic care and therapeutic massage are covered benefits with most insurance plans. Haynes Chiropractic also treats patients under car accident insurance and workers’ compensation, and the front office verifies insurance before treatment.
Yes. Licensed massage therapist Janette Diaz offers deep tissue, lighter relaxation and prenatal massage in half-hour and one-hour sessions. Gift certificates and on-site workplace massage are available. Call 661-322-2875 to book.
A consultation and history, then a chiropractic exam: blood pressure, pulse and reflexes plus orthopedic and neurological tests of range of motion, muscle tone and strength, with X-rays if needed. Emergency relief is available on the first visit. The second visit is a report of findings and your treatment plan.