If you live or work in Montclair and are looking for a chiropractor, Riverstone Chiropractic is a short drive away in Oakland’s Grand Lake neighborhood, about ten minutes from Montclair Village. Dr. Sandy Baird, DC treats muscle, joint, and overuse injuries with hands-on care and rehab exercises, and many patients come to us for exactly the kind of aches that hillside living and trail time can bring on.
Why Montclair Residents Come to Riverstone Chiropractic
Montclair is one of Oakland’s most active neighborhoods. Between the hills, the stairs, and the trails at Joaquin Miller Park, Redwood Regional Park, and Roberts Regional Recreation Area, many Montclair residents run, hike, bike, or lift on a regular basis. Steep climbs and long descents can be hard on the knees, hips, feet, and lower back, and long workdays at a home desk add neck and shoulder strain on top of it.
Hill-country aches we see
- Downhill running and steep descents: knee and hip pain from the repeated braking load
- Trail running and hiking on uneven ground: ankle, foot, and hip problems
- Cycling: neck, shoulder, and low back strain from long riding positions
- Stairs and hill walking: low back and hip tightness
- Commuting and home desks: neck and mid-back stiffness
You can read more about specific conditions we treat:
- Running injuries
- Hip pain and knee pain
- Neck pain and shoulder pain
- Low back pain
- Top surgery neck pain and binding pain
How we treat
Dr. Baird has 15 years of experience. Care is hands-on and matched to what your exam shows, and may combine:
- Active Release Techniques for tight or restricted muscles
- Graston Technique for stubborn soft tissue areas
- Manual therapy and gentle adjustments
- Rehab exercises so you keep making progress between visits, and can get back to the lake loop, the court, or the desk
The practice is LGBTQ+ friendly and trans-competent, size-inclusive, and weight-neutral, with no mansplaining, no high-pressure sales, and a fragrance-free office.
Your First Visit
You have two ways to start:
- Free consultation. Speak with Dr. Baird on the phone, describe what is going on, and decide whether our approach is a good fit. Usually about 15 minutes.
- Initial session. Your first full visit, with a detailed history, an exam, a clear explanation of what we find, hands-on treatment if it is right for you, and exercises to start at home. Usually about 40 minutes.
Cost and Payment
We are an out-of-network practice and do not bill insurance directly. We accept HSA and FSA cards and provide superbills so you can submit for reimbursement through your own plan, if your benefits allow it. Current fees are listed when you book.
Getting Here From Montclair
From Montclair Park, head west on Moraga Avenue, passing under Highway 13. Follow Moraga Avenue through Piedmont to Pleasant Valley Avenue, then turn left. Turn left onto Grand Avenue and continue toward Lake Merritt to Riverstone Chiropractic, 3409 Grand Avenue.
Montclair Chiropractor FAQs
Is your office in Montclair?
No. Riverstone Chiropractic is at 3409 Grand Ave #5 in Oakland’s Grand Lake neighborhood, about ten minutes from Montclair Village.
Do you see patients from the Montclair area?
Yes. Many of our patients live in the Oakland hills and neighborhoods nearby.
What can a chiropractor do for pain from running or hiking the hills?
After an exam, we can address tight or restricted muscles and stiff joints with hands-on care, and give you exercises matched to what you do. Whether chiropractic care is right for you depends on your exam, and we will tell you if something else is a better fit.
Is there parking?
There is it both metered street parking right out front on Grand Avenue or free residential street parking up Elwood Avenue.
Do I need to book ahead?
We see patients by appointment only. Our online calendar often has same-day or next-day times available, and you can see current times when you book.
Do you take insurance?
We are out-of-network and do not bill insurance directly. We accept HSA and FSA cards and provide superbills for reimbursement through your own plan.
Ready to Get Started?
If aches from the hills, the trails, or the desk are getting in the way, we can help you figure out what is going on and what to do about it.
