Walk-In Chiropractic is a straight shot up MacArthur Blvd from Lake Merritt into the Glenview neighborhood. Lake Merritt joggers, cyclists, and rowers are frequent patients — back pain, knee strain, IT band issues, and sciatica from active routines on hard pavement. Dr. Robert Townsend, DC has treated Oakland patients for 17 years. Walk in Monday–Thursday, no appointment needed, most visits 25–35 minutes. Lake Merritt is Oakland’s crown jewel — a tidal lagoon ringed by the 3.4-mile Lakeshore path that draws thousands of walkers, runners, and cyclists daily. The hard pavement and repetitive motion of lake-loop workouts create predictable injury patterns: plantar fasciitis and Achilles strain from running, lower back tightness from road cycling, and shoulder issues from kayaking at the boathouse. Oakland residents living in the Lakeshore, Grand Lake, and Clinton neighborhoods are just 10–12 minutes from the office by car. Residents of the Eastlake neighborhood can reach Leimert Blvd via MacArthur in under 15 minutes. Same-day chiropractic care without insurance pre-authorization or a primary care referral. Most insurance accepted including Kaiser.
Back pain · Sciatica · Sports injuries · Neck pain · Headaches · Carpal tunnel
Kaiser, Blue Cross, Anthem, Cigna, Aetna, UHC, Medicare, Health Net accepted. FSA/HSA welcome. Open Monday–Thursday 9–1 and 3–6.
Walk-In Chiropractic · 1425 Leimert Blvd. Ste #200, Oakland, CA 94602 · (510) 708-9363