If you work or live downtown and are looking for a chiropractor, Riverstone Chiropractic is a short trip away in Oakland’s Grand Lake neighborhood, about ten to fifteen minutes from downtown. Dr. Sandy Baird, DC treats muscle, joint, and overuse injuries with hands-on care and rehab exercises, and many patients come to us for the aches that desk work, commuting, and after-work runs can bring on.
Dr. Baird’s Downtown Oakland Connection
“My personal connection to downtown Oakland is mostly through everyday life, including trips to the YMCA. I also enjoy visiting the Oakland Museum of California for a dose of art, history, and local culture. Having places to move, recharge, and connect with the city is part of what I appreciate about living and working in Oakland.”
Why Downtown Oakland Workers and Residents Come to Riverstone Chiropractic
Downtown Oakland is full of people who spend long days at a screen, ride BART or drive in from across the Bay Area, and squeeze in a run around Lake Merritt or a workout when they can. The same positions and movements, repeated every day, are a common source of pain that stretching and a better chair do not fully fix.
Aches we see from desk work, commuting, and after-work exercise
- Desk and screen work: neck, shoulder, and upper back stiffness, plus wrist and forearm strain from keyboard and mouse use
- Long hours sitting and back-to-back meetings: low back and hip tightness
- Commuting by BART, car, or bike: neck and shoulder strain, including from carrying a laptop bag
- Lunchtime and after-work running, including around Lake Merritt: knee, hip, shin, and foot pain
- Gym workouts and weekend sports: shoulder, hip, and low back pain, including pickleball injuries
- Standing jobs in restaurants, retail, and healthcare: hip, knee, and foot pain
You can read more about specific conditions we treat:
- Running injuries and pickleball injuries
- Hip pain and knee pain
- Neck pain and shoulder pain
- Low back 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 your trails, rides, and workouts
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.
Getting Here from Downtown Oakland
Riverstone Chiropractic 3409 Grand Ave #5, Oakland, CA 94610
From Downtown Oakland to Grand Lake: Drive time 5-10 minutes
We are in the Grand Lake neighborhood, near the Grand Lake Theatre and Lake Merritt. Most patients drive from downtown in about 10-15 minutes though rush hour can take longer.
Driving directions from Oakland City Center near 14th Street and Broadway:
- Head north on Broadway.
- Turn right onto Grand Avenue.
- Follow Grand Avenue along Lake Merritt and beneath I-580, continuing past the Grand Lake Theatre.
- Continue to 3409 Grand Avenue, near Elwood Avenue. Riverstone Chiropractic is upstairs in Suite 5, in the Grand Lake Professional Building.
Transit directions from Oakland City Center, take AC Transit Line 12—no transfer needed:
- Walk to Broadway & 15th Street.
- Board Line 12 toward Northwest Berkeley.
- Get off at Grand Avenue & Elwood Avenue. Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District
- Walk to 3409 Grand Avenue, near the stop. Riverstone Chiropractic is upstairs in Suite 5, inside the Grand Lake Professional Building.
Hours note: we offer lunchtime and after work hours as late as 7pm some days. Please see booking link for updated hours.
Your First Visit
You have two ways to start:
- Free consultation. Meet Dr. Baird, describe what is going on, and decide whether our approach is a good fit. Usually about 15 minutes by phone.
- 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.
Downtown Oakland Chiropractor FAQs
Is your office in Downtown Oakland?
No. Riverstone Chiropractic is at 3409 Grand Ave #5 in Oakland’s Grand Lake neighborhood, about 10-15 minutes from Oakland city center.
Do you see patients from Downtown Oakland
Yes. We see patients from across Oakland, including people who work or live downtown.
Can a chiropractor help with neck and shoulder pain from desk work?
After an exam, we can address tight or restricted muscles and stiff joints with hands-on care, and give you exercises matched to your workday. Whether chiropractic care is right for you depends on your exam, and we will tell you if something else is a better fit.
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.
Is there parking?
Yes there is both metered street parking and free residential parking available nearby.
Ready to Get Started?
If aches from the desk, the commute, or your after-work run are getting in the way, we can help you figure out what is going on and what to do about it.
Or, if you are ready to go…
