Aaron Gaily, D.C.
The Back and Neck Pain Center 1299 Pacific St., Monterey (831) 657-0191,
Ouch! Living in space for long periods of time is hard on an astronaut’s back. It turns out microgravity causes spinal muscles to weaken and the spinal bones to straighten out, according to research by NASA. Back here on Earth, astronauts report chronic bad back pain. They better report to Dr. Aaron Gaily, the Carmel Valley native who makes it a priority to give each of his patients the best possible adjustment during visits. And if helping someone get out of pain is beyond his earthly powers, he will refer to other specialists. Besides great care, patients of the clinic appreciate access to other services like a naturopath, massage therapy and on-time appointments making for short wait times, a point of pride for office staff.