If you live, run, or work around Lake Merritt or Adams Point, Riverstone Chiropractic is a short trip away in Oakland’s Grand Lake neighborhood, about 5 minutes from the lake. Dr. Sandy Baird, DC treats muscle, joint, and overuse injuries with hands-on care and rehab exercises, and many neighbors come to us for the aches that lake-loop running, long hours at home, and daily routines can bring on.
Why Lake Merritt and Adams Point Residents Come to Riverstone Chiropractic
Lake Merritt is one of Oakland’s most active places. People run, walk, bike, paddle, and play on and around the lake from early morning until after dark, and many of them live in apartments and condos in Adams Point and nearby, where work, workouts, and weekends all happen in a small space. When the same movements repeat day after day, small aches can turn into pain that does not go away on its own.
Many of us stay active in the neighborhood, too. I swim at the YMCA at 24th and Broadway, which is part of why I enjoy working with people who love to move around here.
Aches we see from the lake loop and city living
- Running and walking the lake loop: knee, hip, shin, and foot pain from repeated impact on hard paths
- Cycling around the lake and across the city: neck, shoulder, and low back strain
- Paddling and rowing on the lake: shoulder, upper back, and neck pain
- Remote work from an apartment or a kitchen table: neck, shoulder, and upper back stiffness, plus wrist strain
- Gym, swimming, and pickleball: shoulder, elbow, and hip pain, including pickleball injuries
You can read more about specific conditions we treat:
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 that fit into a small space and a busy day, so you keep making progress between visits
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 Lake Merritt and Adams Point
Riverstone Chiropractic 3409 Grand Ave #5, Oakland, CA 94610
We are in the Grand Lake neighborhood, halfway between the Safeway and the Grand Lake Theatre.
Directions from Lake Merritt and Adams Point to Grand Lake: Follow Grand Avenue three blocks past the Grand Lake theater. Riverstone Chiropractic is on your left at 3409 Grand Avenue, Suite 5, across from the Coffee Mill. Look for the entrance marked “Grand Lake Professional Building” above Pride Cleaners.
Parking: There is 2 hr. metered street parking near 3409 Grand Ave and free residential parking nearby.
If you work in Uptown or downtown Oakland, we are also an easy trip from there
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.
Chiropractor Near Lake Merritt and Adams Point FAQs
Is your office in Lake Merritt or Adams Point?
No. Riverstone Chiropractic is at 3409 Grand Ave #5 in Oakland’s Grand Lake neighborhood, about 5 minutes from those neighborhoods.
How far are you from Lake Merritt?
Most patients drive about 5 minutes or walk 20 minutes. Traffic varies by time of day, so allow extra time during rush hour.
Do you see patients from Adams Point and the lake?
Yes. Many of our patients live in Grand Lake, Adams Point, Lakeshore, and nearby neighborhoods.
Can a chiropractor help with hip pain from running the lake loop?
After an exam, we can address tight or restricted muscles and stiff joints with hands-on care, and give you exercises matched to your running or walking routine. Whether chiropractic care is right for you depends on your exam, and we will tell you if something else is a better fit.
Can you help with neck and shoulder pain from working at home?
Often, yes. We look at your neck, upper back, shoulders, and wrists, and give you exercises and workstation guidance that fit your space.
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, both metered street parking and free residential neighborhood parking are available.
Ready to Get Started?
If aches from the lake loop, the bike, or the kitchen-table desk are getting in the way, we can help you figure out what is going on and what to do about it.
