Oak Point Chiropractic

Oak Point Chiropractic It is the mission of Oak Point Chiropractic to inspire our community to regain, achieve and maintain

At Oak Point Chiropractic and Wellness Center, we offer a variety of services to individually tailor our health programs, helping each person reach their health goals.

New parents carry more weight than most expect. Between lifting a car seat, feeding in awkward positions, and bending ov...
07/24/2026

New parents carry more weight than most expect. Between lifting a car seat, feeding in awkward positions, and bending over a crib dozens of times a day, the early months of parenting put repetitive strain on the low back and shoulders that most people do not plan for. That strain adds up quietly until it becomes pain. If you are in this stage, a checkup can help you catch it before it does.

Myth or fact: Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis. The sound actually comes from gas bubbles releasing inside the jo...
07/23/2026

Myth or fact: Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis. The sound actually comes from gas bubbles releasing inside the joint fluid, not from damage to the joint itself.

When to See a Doctor: If cracking your knuckles is accompanied by pain, new joint swelling, numbness, or decreased mobility, you should make an appointment or for new patients, schedule a quick 15 minute consult. These symptoms can be signs of underlying conditions such as osteoarthritis or tendinitis.

A headache that starts at the base of the skull is not always coming from the head. Cervicogenic headaches originate in ...
07/22/2026

A headache that starts at the base of the skull is not always coming from the head. Cervicogenic headaches originate in the joints and muscles of the upper neck, and the pain simply travels upward, which is why treating the head alone rarely resolves them. Addressing the neck directly often brings relief that other approaches miss. Our doctors can help you understand your injury and will help you get the relief you need. Call us today to become a new patient! (916) 484-0321

You do not have to be in pain to start chiropractic care. Many patients wait until a flare-up forces the decision, but p...
07/21/2026

You do not have to be in pain to start chiropractic care.
Many patients wait until a flare-up forces the decision, but proactive care is built to catch small imbalances long before they turn into bigger problems. If it has been a while since anything hurt, but longer since your last checkup, that is still a good time to come in. We would love to see you soon!

Parents spend a lot of time in positions the body was not built to hold for long. Picking up small children, crouching a...
07/03/2026

Parents spend a lot of time in positions the body was not built to hold for long. Picking up small children, crouching at their level, carrying them on one hip. These are repetitive, asymmetrical loads that accumulate across years. The discomfort that develops is rarely dramatic, which is part of why it tends to go unaddressed. If you are a parent and you have been carrying both your child and a low-grade ache, it is worth having your chiropractor take a look.

Before or after an adjustment, many chiropractors use soft tissue techniques to address the muscles and connective tissu...
07/02/2026

Before or after an adjustment, many chiropractors use soft tissue techniques to address the muscles and connective tissue surrounding the spine. Myofascial release applies gentle, sustained pressure to areas of tightness, helping the tissue relax enough for the joint work to hold longer. Addressing both the joint and the surrounding tissue tends to produce more lasting results than joint work alone. Ask us what soft tissue work might look like as part of your care plan.

The body adapts to whatever position it is held in most often. Sitting for long periods without changing posture sends a...
07/01/2026

The body adapts to whatever position it is held in most often. Sitting for long periods without changing posture sends a repetitive signal to the nervous system that narrows the range of movement patterns the body considers normal. Brief, regular movement breaks, even just a few minutes of standing, walking, or shoulder rolls, help preserve the nervous system's full range rather than just managing the discomfort of staying still.

Chronic stress does not just affect your mood. When the body perceives sustained pressure, the nervous system triggers a...
06/29/2026

Chronic stress does not just affect your mood. When the body perceives sustained pressure, the nervous system triggers a pattern of muscle tension that concentrates in the neck, shoulders, and upper back. Over time, that tension creates uneven load on the spine, which can show up as stiffness, reduced range of motion, or recurring pain in areas that seem unrelated to stress. The connection is physical, not just emotional.

To all the dads in our practice family, Happy Father's Day! Thank you for showing up, for the carpools, the shoulder rid...
06/21/2026

To all the dads in our practice family, Happy Father's Day! Thank you for showing up, for the carpools, the shoulder rides, and everything in between. We hope your day is filled with the people who matter most.

The atlas is the topmost vertebra in the spine, and it sits at the base of the skull supporting the full weight of the h...
06/18/2026

The atlas is the topmost vertebra in the spine, and it sits at the base of the skull supporting the full weight of the head. Even a small degree of misalignment here can affect the way the brainstem functions and how nerve signals travel through the rest of the body. It is one of the smallest bones in the spine and one of the most influential. Ask us about it at your next visit!

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3800 Watt Avenue, Ste 120
Sacramento, CA
95821

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Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 11:30am

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