Riverstone Chiropractic

07/27/2026

Sometimes you just want to receive bodywork without having to chat it up. Silent appointments are now available!

Are you looking for a chiropractor in Oakland who offers silent appointments? Similar to a silent haircut, Dr. Baird welcomes you to book...

04/02/2026

I love working with other folks who don’t fit into society’s rigid structures 😀

04/01/2026

Your sleeping position could be sabotaging your TMJ recovery 😴

You spend 6-8 hours in the same position every night—if that position is putting stress on your jaw, you’re undoing all your daytime progress.

WORST POSITIONS FOR TMJ:
❌ Stomach sleeping — forces your neck to rotate and compresses your jaw on one side all night
❌ Side sleeping with hand/arm under jaw — creates direct pressure on the TMJ
❌ Too many pillows — pushes your chin toward your chest, straining jaw muscles
❌ No neck support — causes forward head posture even while lying down

BETTER POSITIONS:
✅ Back sleeping — keeps your spine and jaw neutral (best option!)
✅ Side sleeping — use a supportive pillow that keeps your head aligned with your spine (not tilted up or down)
✅ Cervical/contour pillow — supports the natural curve of your neck
✅ Pillow between knees (if side sleeping) — keeps pelvis and spine aligned

Sleep mantra: “Lips together, teeth apart” Your teeth should NEVER be touching while you sleep (or rest). Keep your jaw relaxed.

Changing your sleep position takes time, but it’s one of the most impactful things you can do for TMJ recovery.

What position do you sleep in? 👇

03/31/2026

Upcoming TMJ Relief Workshop. Registration Link in Comments.

03/12/2026

Self-massage for the SCM muscle is just one of the exercises I show my clients struggling with TMJ or neck pain.

If your neck and jaw are hurting, reach out to schedule a free consultation.

03/12/2026

📚 A new study out of Duke University found that post-menopausal women on hormone replacement therapy were nearly half as likely to develop frozen shoulder (also called adhesive capsulitis) compared to women not on estrogen.

Why? Because estrogen helps reduce inflammation and maintain connective tissue health.

When those levels drop after menopause, the shoulder joint capsule can thicken and tighten… leaving you barely able to lift your arm.

But here’s the good news:

whether you’re managing frozen shoulder now or trying to prevent it, there are proven ways to fight back.

Manual therapy helps break up that stiffness and restore joint mobility.

Targeted joint adjustments can reduce pain and improve range of motion faster.

And strength and stability exercises rebuild the muscles supporting the shoulder so it doesn’t lock back up.

You don’t have to just live with the pain. Come see us… we’ll meet you where you are and get you moving again.

Book your appointment today Link in bio

https://obgyn.duke.edu/blog/hormone-therapy-appears-reduce-risk-shoulder-pain-older-women