Hours hunched over a keyboard create forward head posture, straining your neck muscles and cervical spine. We check how your neck and upper back move and give you desk changes you can make that day.
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Prolonged screen exposure combined with poor posture triggers tension headaches. We check whether your neck and jaw are part of the pattern, and tell you if a headache needs a medical doctor instead.
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Sitting all day compresses your lumbar spine and weakens core muscles. We address the root cause with targeted adjustments and posture correction strategies.
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Mouse use and keyboard work create tension in shoulders and can lead to conditions like carpal tunnel. We look at the whole chain, from wrist and elbow to shoulder and neck. Dr. Irina’s focus is shifting to the extremities.
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Office ergonomics often lead to forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and spinal misalignment. Our doctors assess these patterns and give you specific changes for your desk and your day.
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Some people come in periodically to check how they’re moving, even when nothing hurts. How often is your choice.
Learn More about wellness check-insYour first appointment at The Shift Chiropractic in downtown Oakland is comprehensive and personalized. Here's what happens:
Consultation & History: We ask about your work environment, daily routines, pain patterns, and health goals. Understanding your lifestyle helps us deliver targeted care.
Physical Examination: Our doctors perform a thorough assessment of your spine, posture, range of motion, and nervous system function. We may take X-rays if needed to identify misalignments.
Personalized Care Plan: Based on our findings, we design a customized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. We discuss frequency, duration, and what you can expect.
Your First Adjustment: Using gentle, evidence-based techniques, we perform your first adjustment, after we’ve explained what we found.
Posture & Ergonomic Guidance: We provide practical tips for your desk setup and daily habits.
We're located in the heart of downtown Oakland, just a 4-minute walk from the 12th Street BART station — perfect for your lunch break or after-work appointment.
Perfect for Your Schedule: Whether you're working downtown, commuting from the East Bay via BART, or driving in, we're conveniently positioned to fit into your busy day. Many patients schedule appointments during their lunch break or right after work.
If you work in downtown Oakland, you're probably a short walk from 435 8th Street #203, on the corner of 8th and Broadway. These are Google Maps walking times to the office, checked in October 2026:
Dr. Ben starts at 7:30 am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, so you can come in before work. Most weekdays also have late-morning or midday hours:
Same-day appointments are often available — a doctor is in the office six days a week.
Driving in? There’s a paid lot right outside — $3, cash only, as of October 2026 — and it usually has space. We don’t validate parking. Street parking is also usually available. Step-free entrance and an elevator to #203.
Fitting a visit into your lunch hour? See lunch-break visits. Want a better desk setup in the meantime? The desk setup calculator gives you chair, desk and screen heights for your own height, and nothing you enter is saved.
Dr. Ben Glass, D.C. has practised gentle, evidence-based chiropractic care. He focuses on helping desk workers with spinal alignment and work-related pain.
Dr. Irina Velichko, D.C. is trained in trauma-informed, holistic techniques and has a passion for helping her patients achieve lasting wellness. She understands the unique challenges of office professionals.
Both doctors offer personalized, one-on-one care — not group adjusting. You'll receive our complete attention during every visit, ensuring your unique needs are addressed.
Book a first visit; same-day appointments are often available — a doctor is in the office six days a week.
Schedule Your AppointmentChoose What Works Best for You :
A 4-minute walk from 12th St BART. Perfect for lunch breaks and after-work appointments. Paid lot right outside ($3, cash only, as of October 2026).
One-on-one attention from experienced doctors. No assembly line adjustments. Your unique needs matter.
English, Spanish, and Russian. Communicate comfortably in your preferred language.
Same-day appointments are often available — a doctor is in the office six days a week.
We understand office work and give you specific desk and posture guidance.
Practicing in downtown Oakland since 2013, in the same office at 8th and Broadway.