Dr. Robert Townsend, DC has treated Oakland patients for 17 years from his office at 1425 Leimert Blvd. in the Glenview neighborhood. Walk in Monday through Thursday — no appointment needed. Most insurance accepted including Kaiser, Blue Cross, Anthem, Cigna, Aetna, United Health Care, Medicare, and Health Net.
Select a condition below to learn how chiropractic care addresses it and what to expect on your first visit.
Lower back pain is the most common reason patients walk through this door. Dr. Townsend treats lumbar strain, disc herniation, SI joint dysfunction, and acute back spasm. Most patients are adjusted on the first visit.
Sharp, burning pain radiating from the lower back into the leg or foot. Caused by lumbar disc pressure, piriformis tightness, or sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Chiropractic adjustments relieve the nerve compression at its source.
Cervical pain from desk posture, sleep position, screen time, or overexertion. Dr. Townsend evaluates all seven cervical vertebrae and adjusts to restore normal motion and relieve nerve pressure radiating into the arms or skull.
Soft tissue injury from rapid head acceleration — most commonly rear-end collisions. Chiropractic adjustments restore cervical joint motion and address the mechanical dysfunction that keeps whiplash from resolving on its own. Note: we do not bill third parties for MVA claims.
Cervicogenic headaches originate in the upper cervical spine and radiate over the skull. Upper cervical adjustments reduce the mechanical trigger directly. Many patients who rely on daily ibuprofen find significant relief within a few visits.
Running injuries, cycling strain, weightlifting back and shoulder problems, trail running ankle and knee strains. Oakland athletes are seen the same day — no referral, no appointment, no treatment package required.
Wrist pain, hand numbness, and repetitive strain from keyboard work, cycling, or manual labor. Dr. Townsend evaluates the full nerve chain from the cervical spine to the wrist — treating only the wrist often misses the source.
Lower back pain, sciatica, SI joint dysfunction, and pelvic girdle pain are common in the second and third trimester. Adjustments are gentle, modified for each stage of pregnancy, and performed without pressure on the abdomen.
Jaw pain, clicking, and temple headaches linked to upper cervical misalignment. The jaw and cervical spine are mechanically connected — upper cervical adjustments reduce the muscular tension feeding into the TMJ joint.
Walk-In Chiropractic · 1425 Leimert Blvd. Ste #200, Oakland, CA 94602 · (510) 708-9363
Open Monday–Thursday 9–1 and 3–6. Walk-ins welcome. Book Appointment · Insurance